OVERVIEW

Fairtrade is the most recognized and trusted sustainability label, working to make trade fairer for people and planet.

For more than three decades, Fairtrade has been making an impact on the way trade works. We believe that every farmer and worker should have access to a better way of doing business, and a better way of living.

Fairtrade International is an independent non-profit organisation representing more than two million small-scale farmers and workers worldwide. It owns the FAIRTRADE Mark, a registered trademark that appears on more than 37,000 products. Beyond certification, Fairtrade International and its member organisations (three producer networks and 19 national Fairtrade organisations) partner with producers and businesses, engage consumers, and advocate for a fair and sustainable future.

Unit’s description and purpose:

The Global Impact unit strengthens the Fairtrade system by driving institutional learning and effectiveness through robust monitoring and evaluation systems. We are the hub for the analysis and communication of high-quality data and information about Fairtrade and its impact, as well as supporting strategy delivery. The unit includes the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team, which is the Fairtrade system’s hub for MEL which directly connects evidence to strategic decision for the Global Strategy, individual Fairtrade projects and global programmes, Standards, producer support, and more.

PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Overseeing Fairtrade Research and Evaluation: Manages Global Impact commissioned research and evaluations, and supports research and evaluations commissioned by other Fairtrade International units and Fairtrade organizations, ensuring that there are rigorous research methodologies, effective dissemination of findings, practical recommendations, and actionable learnings for the Fairtrade system. Develops and implements procedures and guidelines for the management of research and evaluations within the Fairtrade system.