Job title: Senior Technical and Programme Unit Lead
Salary: £63,389.00
Location: London, E1 (Hybrid working)
Contract/Hours: Full time 35 hours, Permanent
Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Senior Technical and Programme Unit Lead
to manage an ambitious development programme. The role will encompass leading the technical design and direction of the programme, managing a programme management unit, stakeholder management (including multiple donors), driving new programme investment and conducting industry thought leadership. The programme is located in Cote D Ivorie and aims to drive living incomes for cocoa farmers via a range of pilots including access to finance, income diversification, pruning and support services, as well as cash transfers. We re looking for creativity, technical and programme management rigor, innovation and an ability to think outside the box. Exceptional relationship and partnership building skills, including at a senior government and corporate level, is a must.
You ll need to be an energetic leader and team player with experience and a strong understanding of how to drive collaborative, systematic change process within global supply chains. We are looking for someone with an excellent track record of generating the financial resources needed to underpin programming, including proven success in securing institutional and commercial partner funding. Experience in food systems, sustainable livelihoods, agricultural value chain development, is advantageous. Experience in delivering cash transfer models would be advantageous.
Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.
Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.
Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade s global decision-making.
We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.
At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed as part of an offer of employment.
The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.
Closing date: 10am Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Interviews will take place week of the 27 of January 2025
Contract: Permanent, Full time
