Senior Project Officer at Fairtrade Africa

• To support hired labour organizations and workers in conducting a needs assessment, thematic training and providing coaching to strengthen capacity.
• To provide pre and post-certification support as required.

Reporting Lines

• Post holder reports to Project Coordinator – Dignity for All Project
• Staff reporting to this post**: None**

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Project Management

• Establish a business case for each project, supported by budget information and income projections
• Manage the implementation of projects to develop the capacity of hired labour organizations and workers
• Monitor operational activities and effectiveness of results and milestones
• Compile monthly updates and quarterly reports using FTA and project templates
• Support the development of project proposals

Technical Advisory

Provide thematic training and technical advisory support training to producer organisations and Fairtrade Premium Committees:

• Project and financial management
• Gender mainstreaming
• Hired Labour Standards
• Fairtrade Premium management
• Product Certification Cycle

Organizational Strengthening

• Initiate and maintain relationships with local communities, public and government institutions, educational institutions among other stakeholders
• Understand producer needs and concerns, advocate on relevant policies to enhance FTA’s work with the local opinion leaders and decision-makers.
• Ensure awareness of the local trends, perceptions and players in the local community.
• Advice on how to manage risk and optimise on the opportunities
• Influence localised policies and perceptions in favour of FTA through the support of the D4A Project Coordinator.
• Support the identification of opportunities for programmes and projects development
• Support and provide advice to producer groups to enable access to trade and marketing opportunities
• Support the needs and situational assessment of HLOs and propose recommendations to best support workers
• Support in provision of technical assistance to HLOs in the development of business strategic plans, marketing plans related to business development and growth requirements

Skills & Experience Required

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Agriculture or related field

Experience And Knowledge

Skills

• A minimum of 3 years’ project management experience in a similar environment
• Experience of delivering training to a range of audiences
• Experience in business development within sustainable supply chains
• Knowledge and understanding of labour laws and industrial relations in Ghana
• Knowledge and understanding of Fairtrade standards
• Thematic knowledge and expertise in FTA’s priority areas
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with individuals across multi-functional disciplines
• Conflict resolution skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good training and facilitation skills
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Ability to speak the local language