External Relations Assistant
OVERVIEW
Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing countries. By choosing Fairtrade products, people can create change through their everyday actions, and farming communities can improve their lives and invest in their future.
Fairtrade International is the international non-profit, multi stakeholder body that is responsible for the strategic direction of the global Fairtrade system, sets Fairtrade standards, and coordinates activities for its member organizations.
Fairtrade International’s External Relations unit comprises the Brand and Communications and Global Partnerships and Programmes Implementation sub-Units. It works to drive and support coherent strategic communication and messaging across the global Fairtrade system, gain access to and manage third-party funding and manage the Fairtrade mark.
OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:
To support the External Relations unit to achieve its objectives for key projects, and assist the development and dissemination of information that advances Fairtrade’s mission and impact for farmers and workers.
Fairtrade International is the international non-profit, multi stakeholder body that is responsible for the strategic direction of the global Fairtrade system, sets Fairtrade standards, and coordinates activities for its member organizations.
Fairtrade International’s External Relations unit comprises the Brand and Communications and Global Partnerships and Programmes Implementation sub-Units. It works to drive and support coherent strategic communication and messaging across the global Fairtrade system, gain access to and manage third-party funding and manage the Fairtrade mark.
OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:
To support the External Relations unit to achieve its objectives for key projects, and assist the development and dissemination of information that advances Fairtrade’s mission and impact for farmers and workers.
PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational support:
- Maintain internal mailing lists and information platforms.
- Provide logistical support for workshops, business trips, and conferences.
- Assist with knowledge management and electronic filing
- Monitor organization’s general email account.
- Administrative support for the unit, including meeting scheduling, room booking, recording notes and meeting minutes, contracts requests forms and DocuSign set up, invoice management, database upload on Salesforce, and assist Bands on producer and trader artwork responses as relevant.
- Support the development of internal newsletter, intranet and website updates
- Undertake other tasks as necessary, consistent with the level and responsibilities of this post.
SKILLS REQUIRED
Level of education
- Bachelor degree or finalized apprenticeship in a relevant field
- At least a year experience in an office working environment.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Experience with project management systems (e.g. Basecamp, Trello, Stackfield, Salesforce, Teams).
- Experience in e-mail marketing systems (e.g. Campaign Monitor, MailChimp) desirable.
- Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of Spanish, French and/or German an asset.
- Capacity to work independently while applying a collaborative approach.
- Willingness to carry out a number of routine tasks.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Intercultural sensitivity.
- Flexible and quick to adapt.
- Creative and solution-oriented.
- Motivation for the cause of Fairtrade.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- This is a full-time parental coverage position for 12 months.
- Location is at Fairtrade International offices in Bonn, Germany.
- The office language is English.
- Salary as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Wholesale and Foreign Trade Industries for North Rhine Westphalia and Fairtrade International Company Agreement on wages and salaries group 4
- Starting date: as soon as possible.
- 30 days of holidays per calendar year (pro-rated for the months worked during the year)
HOW TO APPLY
- Please consult www.fairtrade.net for more information on Fairtrade International and the Fairtrade system
- We are actively recruiting for this role and reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time.
