*Location: Indonesia, Home based with extensive field travel*
*Network of Asia and Pacific Producers*:
Fairtrade Asia Pacific, registered as Network of Asia and Pacific
Producers’ (NAPP) Hong Kong, is a mission based social enterprise which
facilitates Fairtrade producers in Asia and Pacific region to be effective
in various functions and activities across the region through a wide range
of products and services. To that end, NAPP engages in advocacy,
consultancy, support services – marketing and financial, information
dissemination and training. NAPP is a multi-stakeholder body comprising
representatives of producer organizations, Fairtrade Premium Committees,
small farmer organizations and promoting bodies who are certified by or
registered with the Fairtrade International. As the official representative
of Asian and Pacific Producers within Fairtrade International, NAPP also
works to ensure that Asian and Pacific realities and conditions are taken
into account while setting Fairtrade Standards without compromising on the
basic principles of Fairtrade.
For more information please visit: www.fairtrade.net and
www.fairtradenapp.org
*Context:*
NAPP is seeking a dynamic, results oriented development professionals with
excellent grassroots training skills and motivation to continue working at
the grassroots level. The candidate must possess excellent critical
thinking and conflict management skills, as well as communication skills
suitable for remote team participation. NAPP is interested in increasing
its investment in field support activities towards the development of
better quality and more comprehensive systems, processes and projects at
the grassroots. As part of this NAPP wants to ensure increased capacity to
lead and support activities in the Asia and Pacific regions where its
producers and programmes are based. At the same time, NAPP is assuming
greater operational responsibility within the Fairtrade system, and have an
interest in strengthening their own capacity to deliver field support to
producers and to enhance the effectiveness of their work as well as to
contribute to growth of Fairtrade in the region. The program officer will
work within the regional/national context for capacity building and
coordination, under direct supervision from NAPP central office. The
program officer will be a part of NAPP’s on-ground execution team. The
officer will be instrumental in leading progress towards greater
cost-effectiveness, quality, and coherence in the working of national
networks. In this role, it is envisaged that, officer will influence the
future development of producer organizations in terms of quantity and
quality and will help to build collaboration with National and regional
civil society organizations.
*Reporting and communication lines: *Regional General Manager for South
East Asia region (NAPP) or whomsoever the NAPP management deems appropriate
*Objectives: *The incumbent must
• Work as a seamless conduct in transfer of information from producers to
NAPP management.
• Increase the number of certified producers (either by membership growth
of existing organizations or certification of new Producer Organizations).
• Strengthen the capacities of certified producer organizations to meet
Fairtrade standards and benefit from Fairtrade.
• Liaison and facilitate information exchange between producers and NAPP
and take active instructions for implementations from the NAPP management
on producer needs, market needs, monitoring and evaluation data needs etc.
• With support from the NAPP leadership team, develop partnerships for
complementary producer service delivery, leveraging financial and human
resources and technical expertise.
*Functions*
• Act as the local / or regional coordinator commissioned by NAPP -
commissioned expert in Fairtrade standards, certification processes, and
other Fairtrade strategic areas of importance.
• Strengthen the capacities of certified producer organizations to meet
Fairtrade standards and benefit from Fairtrade
• Trainings on Fairtrade standards, certification processes
• Develop partnerships for complementary producer service delivery,
leveraging financial and human resources and technical expertise
• Whenever applicable support producers in accessing market opportunities
in coordination with the NAPP management and other Fairtrade NAPP strategic
areas of importance
• Support in increase the number of certified producers (either by
membership growth of existing organizations or through formation of
strategic partnerships)
• Work according to agreed terms of reference with defined deliverables to
meet identified supports needs of both producers and Fairtrade International
• To act as the locally based coordinator between the producers, potential
partners and stakeholders with proactive reporting to the reporting officer
*Overall competencies*
• Knowledge and/or work experience with any ethical certification and
standards
• Communication: Skilled partnership and relationship builder; networker;
effective trainer
• Basic book keeping and accounting
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working with farmer organizations
and/or cooperatives; and in the thematic areas of climate change
adaptation, gender, child labor elimination highly desirable
*Must haves: *The incumbent must
• Be ethical, loyal and genuinely interested in farmer development
• Possess critical thinking and excellent conflict management skills
• Have a strong work ethic, be keen to grow, develop and be a go-getter.
• Strong written (MS Word/ PowerPoint) and Oral Communication Skills (*local
languages and English*)
•Be willing to travel frequently, if/when needed, to remote areas to
provide support to producer organizations
*Requirements and Expectations:*
• Passionate about the mission and the vision of Fairtrade NAPP and keen to
make a difference to farmers, workers at the grassroots level. Willing to
go beyond the job description and make things happen
• Preferably university degree in business, agricultural, social, or
economic science or development studies
• Field experience or interest in working with producer organizations. At
least five years of professional working experience, preferably in
extension education, training of farmers, workers
• Good contacts or willing to establish local NGOs and government resources
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with
sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender balance
• Dynamic trainer - Team player: ability to establish and maintain
effective working relations with others in the system and other partner
organizations.
• Familiarity with local culture - Fluency in English
• Prepared to travel as frequently as needed in the region in basic
conditions
• Proficient in the use of computers, including MS Office, Internet
• Experience with book keeping, accounts management and administrative
skills
• Experience with Corporate Social Responsibility and certification systems
would be a plus
*Key Result Areas*
• Deliver services in line with the instruction from supervising officer,
including certification advisory services
• Utilizing NAPP Operating Model and based on tools designed for
identifying and prioritizing producer needs, service delivery, and for
planning and documentation
• Communicate relevant information regarding Fairtrade system to Fairtrade
applicant and certified producer groups as well as local and / or regional
partners
• Identify, build relationships and network with a wide range of quality
service providers in the respective region / country in line with NAPP
partnership strategy
• To support producers in accessing available support service.
• Support the implementation of targeted, prioritized projects being
delivered through partners
• Coordinate activities of special programs of NAPP in your geography
• Work with and train other selected quality service providers and partners
of Fairtrade NAPP on standards and certification processes as required
•Following up with programs and other services in accordance with NAPP
policies and guidelines.
And, in general, carry out all the responsibilities entrusted and broad
directions given from NAPP management.
*Terms of the contract:*
• Consultant contract during probation. Upon successful completion and
satisfaction performance will be provided with a long term yearly renewable
contract.
• Start date as early as possible.
• Location of the post: Consultant must live in Indonesia to facilitate
efficient access to the producer organizations in these states
• The officer will work travel frequently within the region of
responsibility.
• Applications (Motivation letter indicating how the incumbent fits the
requirements and why the incumbent wishes to apply for the post, honorarium
indication and Curriculum Vitae) should be sent
*Support:*
• All necessary training and support will be provided both on ‘’induction’
as well as on-going basis.
• The incumbent must expect very active management by the reporting officer
*Deadline for applications: 10th* January 2019; only shortlisted applicants
will be contacted. Please send your CV with a reference and motivation
letter at hr@fairtradenapp.org with CC to
erwin.novianto@fairtradenapp.
interview will be contacted. Last date of application is 10.01.2019. NAPP
is an equal opportunity employer.
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