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Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) is looking for a Standards Project Assistant (Pricing) to provide administrative, organizational, logistical, co-ordination and other work related services to assist the work of the Pricing team.

Deadline for Applications: 16 Aug 2010

Location: Bonn, Germany

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Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International e.V. (FLO e.V.) unites the producer-, market- and business-facing activities within the Fairtrade Labelling system. FLO e.V. develops the Fairtrade Standards; promotes the empowerment of Fairtrade­ certified producers by supporting them in gaining and maintaining Fairtrade Certification and capitalizing on market opportunities; and facilitates global Fairtrade markets, to optimise benefits for producers.

The Standards Unit consist of two subunits: The Standards Subunit develops and reviews standards, the Pricing Subunit is responsible for setting and reviewing Fairtrade minimum prices and premiums as well as developing pricing methodologies. 

OBJECTIVE / PURPOSE: 

The Standards Project Assistant (Pricing) will provide administrative, organizational, logistical, co-ordination and other work related services to assist the work of the Pricing team and will be accountable for:

• Assisting the Pricing Subunit team in publishing new or revised Fairtrade minimum prices and premiums and related pricing methodologies
• Contributing to the organization of meetings and travels
• Supporting SU information and file management 

PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Assistance in setting , reviewing and communicating standards and related documents

• Assist in the preparation, revision, editing and publication of Fairtrade minimum prices and premiums and relevant related documents
• Organize and co-ordinate necessary translation of documents (consultation papers, draft and final standards, pricing-related documents)
• Respond to pricing related inquiries

Organization of meetings and travels

• Assist in the preparation, documentation and follow-up of workshops and meetings , especially the one of the Standard Committee
• Assist in the planning, preparation and follow-up as needed of business trips
• Register and check incoming invoices

Reporting, information and file management

• Assist in the administration and update of reporting and project management systems
• Update the Fairtrade minimum prices and premiums database and the standards section of the FLO website
• Support consistent filing of all standards related documents and information in an ordered and accessible way
• Contribute to the communication of pricing related news within FLO e.V. and to external stakeholders

Other tasks

• Support to the Standards Unit Director when needed
• Contribute to the execution of general (office) tasks related to work in standards and policies as they come up 
  

SKILLS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION: 

Essential:

• Experience in working in an office environment
• Fluent English. Proficient knowledge of at least French or Spanish, both languages preferred, Portuguese an asset
• Excellent organizational skills and highly structured
• Ability to prioritise a varied and fast-changing workload
• Excellent communication and intercultural skills
• Good command in the use of MS Office
• Strong motivation for Fairtrade and its standard setting and guaranteeing system
• Friendly, outgoing, committed to support and easily connecting to people

Desirable:

• Qualification and experience in development or application of standards and procedures
• Professional experience of work in an international environment, preferably related to development
• Project management skills
• Professional experience of work in the not-for-profit sector 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 

• An initial one-year contract is offered. It is envisaged that the contract will be renewable after the initial one year period. This is a full-time position.
• Location is at FLO e.V. offices in Bonn, Germany
• The working language is English
• Gross monthly Salary: 1,969.00 Euros
• Starting date September 2010
• 30 days annual leave per annum 

APPLICATIONS: 

• Please consult www.fairtrade.net for more information on FLO e.V. and its members
• Please apply by email only, in English, with Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter to applications [at] fairtrade [dot] net , citing SUAP in the subject line
• Deadline for applications is August 16, 2010
• Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted