Head of Oversight and Compliance (m / f / x)

Fairtrade is an alternative approach to conventional trade and is based on a partnership between producers and consumers. Fairtrade offers producers a better deal and improved terms of trade. This allows them the opportunity to improve their lives and plan for their future. Fairtrade seeks to bring social, economic and environmental benefits to producers through the Fairtrade Standards.

Fairtrade International is responsible for developing, monitoring and reviewing the Fairtrade Standards and economic benefit mechanism to promote the empowerment of Fairtrade-certified producers. As the owner of the Fairtrade Scheme and the Certification Marks, FI provides the necessary oversight to maintain the credibility of the Fairtrade scheme, supports producers in gaining and maintaining Fairtrade Certification and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Fairtrade International is also committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promotes its core values and prevents abuse, violence, and exploitation of all people. Fairtrade International´s employees, associated personnel are expected to uphold the dignity of all people with whom they come into contact with either directly or indirectly by ensuring that their personal and professional conduct abides by organisational policies and the Fairtrade Organization Code at all times.

OBJECTIVE / PURPOSE :

The post holder will manage responsibilities of the scheme owner related to assurance, licensing and compliance.

The post holder will lead the further development and implementation of Fairtrade International's Compliance Management System, manage and oversee the Whistle-Blowing-System and promote a culture that enables our employees and partners to speak up.

The post holder will act as key coordinating point for compliance matters and will also provide advice to the Board and Senior Management, as required.

Core Responsibilities :

• Manage the oversight mechanisms, oversight structures (its relevant Committees and Bodies), processes and procedures, and implement agreed improvement activities.
• Manage the global compliance framework and support the implementation of a comprehensive compliance management system for Fairtrade.
• Manage relations with members related to the oversight mechanism on assurance and licensing matters.
• Audit and oversee the implementation of processes, procedures and policies by the member organizations for assurance and licensing activities as required by the Oversight Mechanism.
• Liaise with and support member organizations to implement the compliance structures and mechanisms as required by the Fairtrade Organization Code.
• Manage relations with accreditation and umbrella bodies (Dakks, ISEAL and others) in all matters related to oversight and compliance.
• Communicate and train all relevant stakeholders in scheme ownership and compliance matters.

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