Program Officer – Textiles & Manufacturing, BrazilWe are excited to be searching for a proactive and pragmatic Program Officer with an interest to join our team, and we hope it's you!Your role. As Program Officer you will support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Raizes da Caatinga program. This role involves providing operational support, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring efficient program execution in alignment with organisational goals. You will support the delivery of our territorial development program in the Caatinga on climate resilience, innovative finance, and responsible resource use.Key Responsibilities:Supporting the day-to-day management of the Raizes da Caatinga programManagement of projects (co-fundings) in accordance with IDH policies, procedures and funder requirements, including contract management, financial administration, data collection and analysis, and reportingSupport Program Manager on M&E reporting and analysis and ongoing progress tracking of key data points, together with the M&E teamSupport Program Manager on convening public and private actors on the programSupporting the Program ManagerReview of activities, budgets, and daily financial administrationContent creation, incl. preparing presentations, newsletters, website articles, and factsheets, in collaboration with the IDH communication team.Convening meetings, events, and workshops between IDH and its partners, including taking responsibility for meeting logistics and note-takingWho you are: You are a well-organised and detail-oriented professional who excels at planning and thinking two steps ahead. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and a process-oriented mindset. You are flexible, hands-on, and proactive approach allows you to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and you thrive in both independent and team settings. You build positive relationships and work collaboratively across diverse environments. In managing data for co-funding projects, you ensure operational procedures comply with IDH structures, maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity. You skilfully navigate relationships with local PPI compact stakeholders, fostering cooperation and alignment with project goals. You are quick to understand new ideas and concepts, bringing a self-motivated attitude to all tasks. Your alignment with IDH's goals and organisational culture drives your commitment where you thrive in a dynamic environment such as IDH.What you bring:Experience of working in the field and with family farming productionBachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant working experience. (International team experience is a plus).Experience in project management & financial administration & project budgetingKnowledge of/strong interest in project management / sustainability / climate smart agriculture / family farmingProficiency in Microsoft Office, especially a very good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPointExcellent spoken and written communication skills in English.We offer youA salary range matching your expectations based on the job level. This is evaluated based on IDH's methodology; the successful candidate will be placed within the range depending on relevant work experience. The selection process is conducted, applying STAR interview methodology.A full-time (40 hours) 1 year service agreement, with the intention to extend.We encourage applicants to respond before 12/10/2024. In the event that the right applicant is found, the application link may be closed earlier. For the successful candidate, a certificate of conducts required to submit as a part of IDH onboarding procedure.Who we are: IDH seeks to transform markets through collaborative innovation, convening and investment in inclusive and sustainable solutions that enable businesses to create value for people and planet. To achieve this, IDH brings together coalitions of committed stakeholders from across global value chains towards joint visions and program agendas for sustainable trade. IDH's international presence extends to multiple regions and landscapes, facilitated by a network of around 400 staff including experts who are embedded in key agricultural, manufacturing, apparel and commodity value chains. In 15 years of operation, IDH has mobilized private sector investment and support to test and innovate new business models designed to create better jobs, better incomes, a better environment, and gender equity for all. For more information, go to www.idhtrade.org or follow @IDHTrade on Twitter and LinkedIn. At IDH, we're committed to equal employment opportunity, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We strive to be a more equal opportunity workplace every day.
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