Program Manager – North East India
- Company
FairTrade NAPP
- Location
Work from anywhere
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Programme Management & Implementation
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Experience
5 - 7 years
About FairTrade NAPP
Fairtrade strengthens the position of farmers and workers in the value chain by offering an alternative approach to trade. It supports producers in securing better markets contributing to greater sustainable development in Asia Pacific region under Fairtrade – Network of Asia and Pacific Producers (NAPP). Fairtrade NAPP is a member of Fairtrade International. Fairtrade NAPP certifies farmers and workers across the Asia Pacific region. The producers share ownership of the Fairtrade system and have an equal voice in decision making. As a Producer Network. NAPP ensures their voice is heard in the system.
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Overview of the Role
The Program Manager – North East India will lead the delivery and expansion of Fairtrade’s mission in the region by providing tailored field support to certified producer organizations identifying strategic growth opportunities and ensuring robust stakeholder engagement. This role requires a hands-on development professional with a strong understanding of agricultural value chains grassroots training expertise and the ability to work across diverse and remote communities. The Program Manager will be responsible for enhancing the operational and business capacities of producers supporting Fairtrade certification processes managing program implementation and contributing to financial sustainability through effective project design and fundraising. With a focus on sustainable impact and compliance the role demands strong leadership communication and project management skills along with the ability to travel regularly within the region.
Job Description
- Producer Services
Assess needs and situation and propose custom recommendations to best support Producer Organisations (POs) - SPO/HL/CP organisations in Fairtrade system assigned to you.
Work as a seamless conduct in transfer of information from producers to NAPP management and vice versa
Responsible for supporting PO’s in the development and improvement of Fairtrade development plans and responsible for supporting premium committees in the development premium plans
Provide direct technical assistance to Members in development of business strategic plans marketing plans related to business development and growth requirements
Act as a key point of contact for member and producer organization queries ensuring that as far as possible issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently
Coordinates NAPP and other stakeholder contact with member organisations
Advises NAPP regional team on how best to meet membership needs and the packaging of such support and leads the roll out of such support
Prepare and submit project field reports within the approved MEL framework
- Identify business Opportunities and Programs
In liaison with the Regional General Manager for your region and the fundraising team identify opportunities for programmes and projects development
With the Regional General Manager and the Markets team coordinate responses to market queries regarding Fairtrade market opportunities
Support trader engagement function in your country in coordination with markets and supply chain support team
Assess value chain interventions for producer organization to ensure that they are dynamic competitive and robust.
Ensure value chain interventions make the products more internationally competitive price and quality-wise
- Certification Advisory support
Oversee support in pre and post certification support mainly conducted by Fairtrade officers of various producer organizations
New applicant support – on gap assessment on certification benchmarks and current status
Preparation of the PO for audit – for both existing POs and new applicants.
Post: support POs in corrective measures
Flagging major non compliances to the Regional General Managers and planning support on corrective measures
Follow up of PO performance to prevent getting to suspension stage
- Stakeholder Management Support
Represent NAPP in appropriate country level events / forums
Build strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders to determine needs and requirements
Understand producer needs and concerns and ensure these needs are communicated appropriately among stakeholders for NAPP’s benefit
- Program and Project Management Support
Establish a business case for each project supported by budget information and income projections.
Monitor operational activities and effectiveness of results and outcomes
Lead the project implementation in your country with support from Regional General Manager participating POs hired resource persons/partner organisations and move provide effective project management as required
Develop programmes and work plans for Training of Trainers (ToTs) for Fairtrade Officers of POs or other relevant stakeholders
- Financial responsibilities
Overall responsibility in ensuring the implementation of NAPP financial and accounting SOP and rules
Work with Finance and Admin officer and consolidate reports from the region and submit to CEO COO Finance controller and MEL Manager
Prepare and manage overall annual regional budgets
Involved in financial resource mobilization for the region programmes through regional fundraising strategy and plans
Participate in audits and submit the required reports on as needed basis
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
- Language proficiency in English Hindi and local language (Assamese &Nepali).
- Must be self-motivated individual who can work on minimal supervision.
- Should be a team player and must be comfortable working with cross – cultural and cross – functional teams.
- This job and will require 10-12 days of travel per month.
- Experience in working with agriculture value chains.
Education
A graduate degree in Agriculture & or allied subjects like Horticulture/Forestry with a management degree from a reputed institute.
Experience
Desired work experience – 5 years in agri-business environment.
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