Producer Representative – Fairtrade Africa Board Committees
Location: Remote (Virtual quarterly meetings; physical meetings on a need-be basis)
Organization: Fairtrade Africa (FTA)
Reports To: Board of Directors (Quarterly)
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
About Fairtrade Africa
Established in 2005, Fairtrade Africa (“FTA”) is a member of Fairtrade International and the umbrella network organization representing Fairtrade-certified Producer Organizations in Africa and the Middle East. Across four regional networks—Eastern & Central Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, and Middle East & North Africa—FTA represents over 1.35 million farmers and workers across 660 producer organizations in 28 countries.
FTA’s Board of Directors relies on specialized Board Committees to steer strategy, ensure legal compliance, and fulfill its mandate across the region.
Position Overview
Fairtrade Africa is seeking qualified Producer Representatives to join its governance Board Committees. Producer Representatives bring the authentic perspectives, experiences, and interests of FTA’s membership into strategic deliberations.
While representing the producer membership perspective, representatives exercise independent, impartial judgment to act in the overall best interests of Fairtrade Africa.
Available Board Committees & Regional Eligibility
Applications are open exclusively to paid-up Producer Organizations within specific regional networks:
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Governance Committee: Southern Africa Network (SAN), Eastern & Central Africa Network (ECAN), or West Africa Network (WAN)
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Human Resource & Appeals Committee: Middle East & North Africa (MENA) or Eastern & Central Africa Network (ECAN)
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Nominations Committee: Eastern & Central Africa Network (ECAN), Middle East & North Africa (MENA), or West Africa Network (WAN)
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Finance Committee: Southern Africa Network (SAN) or Eastern & Central Africa Network (ECAN)
Note: Positions on Board Committees are unremunerated; however, reasonable travel and subsistence expenses incurred for official duties are reimbursed.
Key Responsibilities
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Membership Representation: Elevate producer perspectives, experiences, and concerns to inform Committee decision-making and policy development.
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Strategic Guidance: Highlight potential impacts of proposed policies, decisions, and strategic plans on producer organizations.
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Independent Governance: Participate actively in Committee meetings and exercise impartial, evidence-based judgment rather than acting on instructions from a single constituency.
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Communication & Alignment: Facilitate two-way communication between FTA leadership and producer members while upholding strict confidentiality standards.
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Ethical Compliance: Observe FTA’s Articles of Association, Board Charter, Code of Conduct, and conflict-of-interest policies.
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Emerging Issues: Proactively identify and report key trends or governance issues affecting producer members through appropriate channels.
Qualifications & Skills Requirements
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Governance Experience: Previous experience serving at a Board level, Board Committee, or Managerial position within a Producer Organization, with a clear understanding of corporate governance and compliance.
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Analytical Skills: Ability to digest complex management reports and make fair, merit-based decisions without bias.
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Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (the primary working language of the Committees). Working knowledge of French or Arabic is a distinct advantage.
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Collaborative Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills, active listening abilities, conflict resolution skills, and willingness to engage in constructive debate.
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Membership Status: Must be an active member of a paid-up Fairtrade Africa Producer Organization.
For Details about the position see: >> CALL FOR PRODUCER REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON
Fairtrade Africa BOARD COMMITTEES
How to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the criteria should submit their application package via email to nominations@fairtradeafrica.net.
Application Documents Required:
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Curriculum Vitae (CV): Maximum of 2 A4 pages detailing education, qualifications, and relevant experience.
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Application Letter: Maximum of 2 A4 pages explaining your interest in a specific committee, your added value to FTA, and examples demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria.
Email Subject Line Format:
PRODUCER REPRESENTATIVE – FTA BOARD COMMITTEE – [Name of Committee]-
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
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Queries: Direct any questions to: e.omwenga@fairtradeafrica.net.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
