{"id":33377,"date":"2018-09-26T12:50:54","date_gmt":"2018-09-26T12:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=33377"},"modified":"2018-09-26T12:50:54","modified_gmt":"2018-09-26T12:50:54","slug":"fairtrade-africa-west-africa-network-vacancies-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/fairtrade-africa-west-africa-network-vacancies-2018.html","title":{"rendered":"Fairtrade Africa- West Africa Network Vacancies 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is the umbrella network organisation representing Fairtrade certified producers and workers in Africa. It has four (4) regional networks \u2013 Eastern &amp; Central Africa; Southern Africa; Western Africa; and the Middle East and North Africa. Established in 2005, FTA aims to effectively represent producers and workers within the International Fairtrade system and provide services to them that contribute to the improvement of their livelihoods. The FTA Board directs policy and strategic development of the organisation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Project Consultant \u2013 Equity Project<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PURPOSE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To improve the socio-economic conditions of African producers through increased access to better trading conditions.<\/p>\n<p>TEAM: Regional<br \/>\nLOCATION: Accra, Ghana<\/p>\n<p><strong>REPORTING LINES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Post holder reports to: Head of Region<\/li>\n<li>Staff reporting to this post: None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>TIME AND FEES:<\/strong>\u00a0At least 2.5 days a week or 10 days a month<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY<\/strong>: No<\/p>\n<p><strong>JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reporting to the Head of Region, the Project Consultant will be responsible for providing Project Technical Support Services including supporting Producer Organizations (POs) who are beneficiaries of the Equity Project in the implementation of their respective project activities and reporting on same in compliance with agreed reporting requirements. The Project Consultant will also conduct capacity building activities to strengthen the capacity of beneficiary Producer Organizations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Performance Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Component 1: Financial Support Facility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to the development of tools and collection of data for Monitoring and Evaluation using the project Monitoring and Evaluation Framework\/tools especially on beneficiary Producer Organizations (POs) of the proje<\/li>\n<li>Support POs, where applicable to identify and participate in networks, platforms or events (workshops, fairs, cooperation, exhibitions etc. among rural development actors) for sharing information especially on the project fund\/ \u201cfacility\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Disseminate\/diffuse information about the Equity project and POs projects to the national level stakeholders and partners<\/li>\n<li>Assist interested POs to receive support from experts, where necessary, for the implementation of their project activities<\/li>\n<li>Follow up and technically support POs implement their project activities and to prepare and submit required reports in compliance with agreed reporting guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Support POs in the formulation and implementation of other projects or activities supported by the facility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Component 2: Institutional strengthening of the Networks of Producer Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare plans, where necessary, to address the capacity or skill needs of PO partners of the \u201cEquity basedProject\u201donidentified need<\/li>\n<li>Initiate discussion with and support the strengthening of the Fair Trade Ghana Network<\/li>\n<li>Conduct or support experts to carry out training sessions for POs (including the standards of the certification bodies associated with the project)<\/li>\n<li>Support the establishment of a product and market information system aimed at identifying products on offer by POs and product demands\/needs of buyers, especially Northern based buyers<\/li>\n<li>Support producers to participate in the process of reviewing existing standards or the development of new standards and disseminate modified or created standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Membership Data Bases and Local Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establish and maintain close working relationships with fair trade member organizations.<\/li>\n<li>Collect views and needs of the members and share these at all times with the Head of Region<\/li>\n<li>Advise the Head of Region on POs attitudes towards the project and other stakeholders operating within the country<\/li>\n<li>Gather information on other related projects and organizations working within the country and advise the Head of Region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Initiate, maintain relationships and ensure project awareness among relevant key stakeholders including AFD, state institutions\/agencies\/ministries\/departments, educational institutions etc.<\/li>\n<li>Advocate on fair trade principles, policies and issues with local or country level opinion leaders and decision makers in close liaison with the Head of Region<\/li>\n<li>Advise the Head of Region on how to manage risk and also optimize on the opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Influence localized policies and perceptions in favour of fair trade and fair trade systems and label through the support of the Head of Region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Project Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare and provide reports to the Head of Region on projects progress<\/li>\n<li>Provide feedback on project challenges and recommend remedial actions<\/li>\n<li>Identify opportunities for new projects, collect data and information for forwarding to the Head of Region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Provide Administrative Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collect and submit all receipts covering expense and work with Finance and Administration Officer to keep project accounts<\/li>\n<li>Ensure proper archiving of all project documents (reports, photos, accounts, mail etc.) as well as security and maintenance of project equipment<\/li>\n<li>Ensure all FTA procedures and systems are adhered<\/li>\n<li>Ensure effective exchange of information and development of good practice regarding all relevant issues relating to FTA<\/li>\n<li>Mentor members and potential members on fair trade and FTA requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Skills or Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Profile Required<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Agronomist or socio-economist with relevant experience of at least 5 years in the knowledge and application of the principles and objectives of Fairtrade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Academic Requirement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Master\u2019s Degree or at least a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in a relevant field or a Diploma in relevant field with additional work experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Years of Relevant Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At least 5 years\u2019 experience in the field of organizational and economic strengthening of producer organizations and Project Management<\/p>\n<p><strong>Communication demands and competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent written and spoken communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Good organizational skills<\/li>\n<li>Competence in some of the local languages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"how-to-apply\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An application form (CVs will not be accepted) can be found on the jobs and volunteering\u00a0page of our website In The Link Below. If you have\u00a0any queries, please e-mail\u00a0recruitments@fairtradeafrica.net\u00a0or call +254 2667669l and ask to\u00a0speak to a member of the HR team. Qualified applicants will be subjected to background\u00a0checks as a condition of employment.<\/p>\n<p>Completed applications should be saved in the applicant\u2019s name, and be e-mailed to\u00a0recruitments@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.<\/p>\n<p>This job description is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time based on discussions with the post holder and the line manager. 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