PARTAGEZ SVP--UTZ IS RECRUITING PROGRAM OFFICER

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• Poste : PROGRAM OFFICER
• Type d'offre : Emploi
• Métier(s): Agronomie, Economie, Sociologie
• Niveau(x): BAC+4, BAC+5
• Expérience: Minimum 3 ans
• Lieu: Abengourou
• Date de publication: 20/01/2017
• Date limite: 31/01/2017
UTZIS RECRUITING
PROGRAM OFFICER
Program Officer, East area-based in Abengourou, Côte d’Ivoire
Do you want to be involved in the international dynamics
of sustainability, where ideals and pragmatism meet? 
 
UTZ is a label and a program for sustainable farming worldwide. Our mission is to create a world where
sustainable farming is the norm. Sustainable farming helps farmers, workers and their families to fulfill their
ambitions and contributes to safeguard the world’s resources, now and in the future.  
 
UTZ is one of the largest programs for responsibly produced coffee, tea and cocoa in the world, working
across all continents with leading brands and retailers, such as Mars, Ahold, IKEA, Jacobs Douwe Egberts
(JDE), Migros, Tchibo and Nestlé. 
 
UTZ is headquartered in Amsterdam and works closely with its partner network in Africa, Asia and Latin
America. We are looking to hire a: 

 
Program Officer, East area – based in Abengourou, Côte d’Ivoire 
 
The UTZ team in Côte d’Ivoire offers a program to better serve its cocoa members in lin e with UTZ vision and
innovations. As a Program Officer you will be responsible for the implementation of the UTZ program in your
assigned province(s) and for training among others using an online learning platform (the UTZ Academy
Online). 
 
You will work closely with local cooperatives and farmer groups in supporting the UTZ program and piloting
innovations on the ground. You will report hierarchically to the UTZ Regional Representative for West Africa
based in Abidjan. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Hands on implementation of UTZ program in Côte d’Ivoire and integration of innovative tools with service providers and cocoa farmer organizations’ staff (farmers, internal inspectors, IMS officers and group managers)
• Training to UTZ members’ IMS managers and UTZ service providers
• Monitoring visits to UTZ groups
• Supporting and guiding consultants
• Reporting and contributing to the project & program progress reports
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Education in agronomy/rural development/sociology or economy
• Educational level at least BAC+04 years (master or engineer equivalent)
• 5 years work experience in the cocoa sector in Côte d’Ivoire preferably related to certification and
• Internal Management Systems
• 3 years work experience with smallholders/farmers groups and/or community-based organizations
• Ability to introduce organizational changes
• Ability to facilitate training sessions
• Familiar with use of IT technology and system applications
• Pro-active and innovative thinker
• Fluent in French, able to communicate in English (written, verbal) and the local language (verbal)
• Willingness to work and travel independently, spend significant time in the rural areas and live in Abengourou

Employment is based upon a 40 hours/week, a one year contract with an option to extend. UTZ provides a  dynamic and international working environment with an entrepreneurial and innovative approach. Given the composition of the team women are especially encouraged to apply. Starting date of the assignment is foreseen as soon as possible. 
Please send your application (1-page letter and 2-page CV, including references) in English to   
rdtroc@utz.org  before 31 January 2017, mentioning Program Officer, East area in the subject line.
Interviews are foreseen in February 2017. 
If you have questions about this position please send them to siriki.diakite@utz.org  with copy to the above 
e-mail address. For more information about UTZ, visit www.utz.org .
This is your opportunity to create real value for a meaningful global sustainability initiative!
Commercial inquiries and applications (via intermediary) regarding this vacancy are not appreciated.