Fairtrade Executive Director


Fairtrade is the leading ethical trading label globally and its objective is to improve livelihoods of producers and workers through trade. 

Our client, Fairtrade Africa is seeking to recruit a high calibre, results oriented, experienced and highly skilled professional for the position of Executive Director to be based in the Nairobi office. 
 
The role
 
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the jobholder will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of FTA’s strategy and provide overall organisational leadership and direction. 

S/he will be responsible for creating and maintaining innovative and enthusiastic working environments at all levels of the organisation while providing high quality supervision, line management and support to staff. 

The incumbent will also be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships within the Fairtrade global movement, other NGOs, governments, business and other relevant stakeholders for market access opportunities for producers. 

S/he will be responsible for providing leadership and coordination in planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of FTA programmes in line with system wide priorities and plans and in close collaboration with the Global Operations Team and the Board of Fairtrade International. 

In addition, s/he will drive the implementation of the change programme, providing leadership and support and delivery to agreed timelines, budget and quality while ensuring all stakeholders are fully engaged.  

S/he will also facilitate the strategic integration of FTA to expand access to essential services for its members including the promotion of greater access to technical and market opportunities for improved livelihoods.  

S/he will take lead in developing FTA’s presence and profile in Africa and globally. 

In addition, s/he will implement the decisions of the FTA General Assembly, and the policies and strategies approved by the Board of Directors as well as facilitating the organisational growth of the four regional networks (South, East, West and North Africa) and their governance structures.  

The person
 
The ideal candidate will possess:
  • a Masters Degree in Business, Agriculture, Economics Development Studies or related fields; 
  • proven experience in advancing the cause of sustainability and ethical trade for the benefit of rural communities; 
  • past experience in reporting to a Board at executive management level within an international organisation of similar size and complexity; 
  • demonstrated ability to successfully pursue new market opportunities for producers from Africa; 
  • proven experience of project cycle management, ensuring the delivery of high quality programmes as well as managing internal learning processes across virtual teams;
  • extensive experience of working with donor partnerships including UK, European, African as well as American agency funders; 
  • proven experience in leading professional staff from diverse backgrounds in a manner that enhances their confidence and efficiency, builds their initiative and enables them to function as members of efficient and effective teams; 
  • proven ability to communicate effectively, manage information, execute on plans and ensure accountability; 
  • proven experience in leading change processes within an organisation; 
  • good  track record of developing productive relationships with key government officials and other community leaders;
  • strong negotiation, advocacy and communication including excellent presentation skills; 
  • extensive working experience in Africa; 
  • ability to effectively advocate for trade justice issues in a highly charged political environment; 
  • and willingness to travel extensively in Africa and globally.
The offer
 
If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please write in confidence quoting the position title on the subject of the email or cover letter on or before Friday April 26th 2013.  

A detailed job profile can be accessed atwww.eastafrica.kpmg.com

Applications including your curriculum vitae, a working e-mail address, daytime telephone contacts, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees should be sent to esdfta@kpmg.co.ke. 

Applicants will be required to provide the following addressed directly to KPMG:
 
1) A reference letter from their immediate past employer.
 
2) A character reference from an individual who has known the applicant for at least 3 years.              
 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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