Fairtrade Business Development Advisor Jobs in Nairobi - Kenya

Fairtrade Business Development Advisor Jobs in Nairobi - Kenya


FairTrade Africa Purpose:

  • To improve the socio-economic conditions of
    African producers through increased access to better trading conditions.

    Reporting Lines:

  • Post holder reports to: Member &
    Partnerships Manager

    Staff reporting to this post:

  • None

    Scale Level:

  • Officer 1

    Salary Range:

  • KSH 117,420 to 185,915

    Budget Responsibility:

  • Yes

    Background:

    Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is the umbrella organisation representing Fairtrade certified
    producers in Africa.

    FTA aims to effectively represent and provide services to producers within the
    International Fairtrade system and to contribute to livelihood improvement of African
    producers by increasing access to better trading condition and markets.

    Established in 2005, the FTA directs policy and strategic development of the organisation. FTA has four (4) regional networks - Eastern, Southern, West and Middle East & North Africa
    supporting producer activities.

    Job Purpose and Reporting

  • Provide FTA producer support services at ground level and provide feedback to Regional
    Office.
  • Provide the local FTA members with business growth and FTA information support

    Key Tasks

    The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the following tasks are fulfilled:

    Producer Support Services Provide pre and post certification support to Fairtrade members in the following areas among others:

  • Fairtrade awareness and basic understanding of the Fairtrade system
  • Building awareness of Fairtrade standards requirements and certification processes
  • Guiding applicants through initial certification processes
  • Flagging potential Non Compliance before audits.
  • Follow-up on payment of certification fees
  • Support in delivery of capacity building programmes related to Fairtrade system
    global priorities

    Membership Data Bases and Local Knowledge

  • Develop and maintain a data base of current and potential members in the country
  • Establish and maintain close working relationships with member organisations. Be
    a go-to person on issues relating to FTA
  • Collect views and needs of the members and share these at all times.
  • Advise the Member and Partnerships Manager on members perceptions and attitudes towards FTA and the NFOs and other stakeholders operating within the
    region

    Stakeholder Engagement

  • Support in identification and mapping of key stakeholders in the country
  • Initiate and maintain relationships with local communities, public and government
    institutions, and educational institutions etc. who have a stake in the plight of the FTA
    members.
  • Advocate on FTA policies and issues with the local opinion leaders and decision
    makers in close liaison with Member and partnerships Manager.
  • Establish and identify local trends, perceptions and players in the local community.
    Implement risk management and implement optimise on opportunities in the country.
  • Influence localised policies and perceptions in favour of FTA and FI systems though the support of Member and Partnerships Manager.

    Project Support

  • Support the implementation of the FTA projects on the ground
  • Provide feedback on project challenges and recommend
    remedial actions
  • Identify opportunities for new projects, collect data and information to aid in decision
    making by the line manager
  • Provide support to the members in project implementation. Constantly communicate
    the objectives of the projects to producer organizations.
  • Prepare monthly Project reports, budgets and work plans in line with FTA’s planning
    process and schedules in a timely basis;
  • Gather and submit project monitoring and evaluation information for capturing project
    outcomes, impact and lessons learned;
  • In consultation with the line manager, act as an ambassador to the project promoting
    the project’s scope and the work of FTA including hosting visitors, attending
    meetings as is when required;

    Provide Administrative Support

  • Ensure all FTA procedures and systems are adhered
  • Ensure effective exchange of information and development of good practice
    regarding all relevant issues relating to FTA
  • Identify business training and development needs in the country
  • Mentor members and potential members on FTA requirements.
  • Any other duty that may be directed by the line manager.

    Candidates profile

  • A university graduate preferably in; Business Management, Environmental
    Management, Natural resources Management, Climate change, Agribusiness,
    Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Development studies or any other related
    discipline;
  • Experience in establishing and conducting Farmer Field Schools
  • Knowledge in sustainable product assurance schemes such as Fairtrade
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to persuade others on the benefits to
    adopt sustainable farming practices and promote just trade;
  • The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully at different levels, both orally and in writing;
  • The ability to manage own time and priorities with minimal supervision;
  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.

    How to apply

  • Application Deadline 5th October, 2018
  • An application form (CVs will not be accepted) can be found on the jobs and volunteering page of our website
  • If you have any queries, please e-mail recruitments@fairtradeafrica.net or call +254202721930 and ask to speak to a member of the HR team. Qualified applicants will be subjected to background checks as condition of employment.
  • Completed applications should be saved in the applicant’s name, and the position
    (BDA Kenya) and should be e-mailed to recruitments@fairtradeafrica.net
  • All applicants should state how they meet essential requirements of the post and include their email address, telephone contacts and three referees with contact details on the application form.

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