., leader in jobs in Brussels and EU affairs. Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers – especially in the South. Fair Trade Organizations, backed by consumers, are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade. (Definition of Fair Trade, Charter of Fair Trade Principles)The Fair Trade Advocacy Office catalyses collaboration within the international Fair Trade movement on policy, advocacy and campaigning activity; facilitates knowledge co-creation; and leads advocacy workon European Union legislation, policies and their implementation.Our vision is the one of a world in which justice and sustainable development are at the heart of trade structures and practices so that everyone, through their work, can maintain a decent and dignified livelihood and develop their full human potential.You want to help create positive social and environmental impact in global supply chains as well as on the livelihoods of smallholders, artisans, and workers worldwide? You are interested in Fair Trade promotion on EU policies and legislations? You have proven experience in advocacy? You want to grow together with the organization? And you are flexible to adapt to new opportunities, challenges and policy fields? Then you might be the person we are searching for!We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced new team member to fil the current vacant position of a Project Coordinator. We are looking for someone who is excited to learn and brings in ideas for moving the debate for fair and sustainable development forward; and of course we are looking for someone nice to work with!The FTAO is a small team that aims to have impact on EU policies through cooperation in larger networks. We are therefore looking for someone who excels at coordinating a rich network of collaborators that include members of the Fair Trade Movement, other civil society organizations, trade unions, academics and private sector actors among others. As a member of a small team, you will be working on different issues simultaneously and carry out a wide diversity of tasks. You will be working in close contact with the rest of FTAO's staff members working on EU policies and under the coordination of our Managing Director.KEY AREAS OF WORKImplementation of the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products. This includes developing capacity building tools to increase readiness of cooperatives and local actors, facilitating engagement of producer networks and national Fair Trade platforms with relevant stakeholders (e.G
