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About Solidaridad

With almost 50 years of experience in facilitating the development of socially responsible, ecologically sound and profitable supply chains, Solidaridad is a frontrunner in the area of sustainable economic development. Solidaridad is a global civil society organization that provides market driven solutions for sustainable production practices across different supply chains. We envision a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other and the next generations. Our mission is to bring together supply chain players and engage them with innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all stakeholders.

Solidaridad Ethiopia country office was established and registered under the Foreign Charities Proclamation in the year 2015. Solidaridad Ethiopia is currently implementing initiatives in the cotton, textiles, leather and coffee industries in collaboration with the Ethiopian government and private sector.

Position Overview

Main objective of the function

As a Senior Manager Cotton and textile, you will be leading the Cotton and textile program team in Ethiopia to develop and execute Solidaridad Network vision on Cotton and Textiles sustainability program in Ethiopia & the region. Your role is to support developing the Strategy and the Road Map for Sustainable cotton and textile program in close coordination with the global, regional and the Country Manager.

Together with your team, you will manage a complex map of internal and external stakeholders to support the agenda of implementation. From building development & compliance related competences in country team, to leading and supporting specific projects with external stakeholders, to representing Solidaridad in different forums.

As Senior Manager, you are expected to build the required capabilities for your people, coach and support them grow as professionals. You will reports directly to the Ethiopia Country Manager, support and join the recruitment, development and succession planning within your team.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support strategy development on Cotton and Textile in Ethiopia aligned with the regional strategy of Solidaridad ECA
  • Support development of field programmes on cotton and textiles. It would include supporting farmers to produce more with less negative social consequences and damage to the ecosystem. It also includes developing, testing and promoting good and climate-smart agricultural and industrial practices.
  • Support cotton and textile businesses operating in Ethiopia to implement its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies within and outside Ethiopia
  • Prepare Ethiopia focussed cotton, textile & garment project proposals for funding from international donors, private sector in close collaboration with local & international partners
  • Prepare project reports, annual reports and financial reports pertaining to cotton and textiles value chains
  • Create priority map, develop and implement plans with internal and external teams
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement Strategy
  • Lead a team of Cotton &Textile responsible for the implementation
  • Coordinate and liaison with brands/associations and their Business Teams Ethiopia
  • Participate actively in the regional cotton and textile management team.

Duration: 1 year contract (extension based on performance)

Job Requirements

Key Qualifications

  • Proven record of consistent excellent results in leading and developing both business and people (direct or indirect).
  • Relevant Master’s degree (e.g. in textile engineering, fibre technology, cotton value addition, agribusiness)
  • At least 6 years’ experience in managing cotton/textile program in Ethiopia with deep understanding of sustainability issues covering cotton production as well as yarn & garment manufacturing & marketing
  • Experience of handling project implementation, project finance management and reporting
  • An excellent understanding of the policy environment, issues and stakeholders in the cotton and textiles sub sector in Ethiopia
  • Strong drive for business and delivering results, alongside with a strong orientation for sustainability.
  • Capacity to finding new opportunities, innovations and make it happen through engaging and motivating people around you.

How to Apply

Send a one-page cover letter (including salary expectations and availability) and CV.

Email: [email protected] & [email protected]

Noted: Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Solidaridad

As a frontrunner in the area of sustainable economic development, Solidaridad seeks to create prosperity for everyone that respects both the people and the planet. With almost 50 years of experience, experts in the field and pragmatic collaboration with influential partners in and around the supply chain, Solidaridad develops smart solutions that bring lasting positive impact.

We envision a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other and the next generations.We bring together supply chain actors and engage them in innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all.

Solidaridad initiates corporate social responsibility and fair trade to combat poverty worldwide.

Solidaridad is an international network organization with more than 20 years of experience in creating fair and sustainable supply chains from producer to consumer.

Solidaridad was launched in 1969 by the Catholic bishops as an advent campaign in aid of Latin America. In the 1970s, protestant churches joined Solidaridad and a formal ecumenical organization emerged in 1976. During those days, this model was a unique form of collaboration between the Dutch churches in their programmes for development aid in Latin America.Unfortunately in the 90s, inter-church cooperation came under pressure and the breakdown of ecumenical collaboration started. In the end, the church-based foundation of Solidaridad’s work gradually eroded. The Catholic Church became increasingly inward-looking and less inclined to see responsibility for the world as a task. The growing conservatism within the churches led to breaking of the ties. The era of 40 years of eucumenical cooperation ended in 2010. But still to date, many local Christian communities are committed to Solidaridad’s work.International network organization The developments in the relationships with the churches created new opportunities for Solidaridad. An international network organization is being built up, both in terms of governance as well as in terms of operations. This change of structure will give our partners in the South a prominent say in the policymaking processes. The implementation of that policy will be better underpinned by the knowledge and experience of local partners. Moreover, the implementation of the policies will be decentralized and delegated to the regional expertise centres, thus making a better use of local expertise.Solidaridad The Netherlands is to be one player in a network of nine Regional Expertise Centres (RECs) in various parts of the world. In the process, the organization’s centre of gravity is shifted from North to South. The offices in the South take over the entire project cycle. Solidaridad The Netherlands will apply itself to market development in the North, fundraising to cover the network budget and publicity campaigns to involve consumers, citizens and businessess in the taks of making the international economy more sustainable.Fair Trade In 1988, Solidaridad was the founding father of the Max Havelaar label for coffee for the Dutch market. This was the starting point of Fair Trade certification, directly leading to the international standard of Fair Trade (FLO). After having introduced fair trade coffee Solidaridad initiated in 1996 a fair trade scheme for bananas. For this purpose, Solidaridad set up the fruit company Agrofair. This company is co-owned by farmers and supplies its fair trade labelled fruit to supermarkets across Europe. At the turn of this century Solidaridad established Kuyichi jeans, a trendy sustainable fashion brand that is sold in over than 500 leading stores across Europe.CSR-models Corporate social responsibility is developing at a fast rate. Solidaridad is building on this together with UTZ CERTIFIED, the sustainable label for coffee, cocoa and tea. MADE-BY, the label for clean clothes introduced in 2004, is another of Solidaridad’s initiatives. Solidaridad is also intensively involved in CSR models such as Social Accountability International (SAI) and the Business Social Compliance Inititiative (BSCI), and is active in Round Tables for responsible soy, palm oil, sugarcane and cotton. An increasing number of large and small companies, brands and retailers, all over the world are now working with Solidaridad on sustainable chain development.
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About Solidaridad

With almost 50 years of experience in facilitating the development of socially responsible, ecologically sound and profitable supply chains, Solidaridad is a frontrunner in the area of sustainable economic development. Solidaridad is a global civil society organization that provides market driven solutions for sustainable production practices across different supply chains. We envision a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other and the next generations. Our mission is to bring together supply chain players and engage them with innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all stakeholders.

Solidaridad Ethiopia country office was established and registered under the Foreign Charities Proclamation in the year 2015. Solidaridad Ethiopia is currently implementing initiatives in the cotton, textiles, leather and coffee industries in collaboration with the Ethiopian government and private sector.

Position Overview

Main objective of the function

As a Senior Manager Cotton and textile, you will be leading the Cotton and textile program team in Ethiopia to develop and execute Solidaridad Network vision on Cotton and Textiles sustainability program in Ethiopia & the region. Your role is to support developing the Strategy and the Road Map for Sustainable cotton and textile program in close coordination with the global, regional and the Country Manager.

Together with your team, you will manage a complex map of internal and external stakeholders to support the agenda of implementation. From building development & compliance related competences in country team, to leading and supporting specific projects with external stakeholders, to representing Solidaridad in different forums.

As Senior Manager, you are expected to build the required capabilities for your people, coach and support them grow as professionals. You will reports directly to the Ethiopia Country Manager, support and join the recruitment, development and succession planning within your team.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support strategy development on Cotton and Textile in Ethiopia aligned with the regional strategy of Solidaridad ECA
  • Support development of field programmes on cotton and textiles. It would include supporting farmers to produce more with less negative social consequences and damage to the ecosystem. It also includes developing, testing and promoting good and climate-smart agricultural and industrial practices.
  • Support cotton and textile businesses operating in Ethiopia to implement its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies within and outside Ethiopia
  • Prepare Ethiopia focussed cotton, textile & garment project proposals for funding from international donors, private sector in close collaboration with local & international partners
  • Prepare project reports, annual reports and financial reports pertaining to cotton and textiles value chains
  • Create priority map, develop and implement plans with internal and external teams
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement Strategy
  • Lead a team of Cotton &Textile responsible for the implementation
  • Coordinate and liaison with brands/associations and their Business Teams Ethiopia
  • Participate actively in the regional cotton and textile management team.

Duration: 1 year contract (extension based on performance)

Job Requirements

Key Qualifications

  • Proven record of consistent excellent results in leading and developing both business and people (direct or indirect).
  • Relevant Master’s degree (e.g. in textile engineering, fibre technology, cotton value addition, agribusiness)
  • At least 6 years’ experience in managing cotton/textile program in Ethiopia with deep understanding of sustainability issues covering cotton production as well as yarn & garment manufacturing & marketing
  • Experience of handling project implementation, project finance management and reporting
  • An excellent understanding of the policy environment, issues and stakeholders in the cotton and textiles sub sector in Ethiopia
  • Strong drive for business and delivering results, alongside with a strong orientation for sustainability.
  • Capacity to finding new opportunities, innovations and make it happen through engaging and motivating people around you.

How to Apply

Send a one-page cover letter (including salary expectations and availability) and CV.

Email: [email protected] & [email protected]

Noted: Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 2019-02-26

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