Full time regular position (~45-50 hours / week)

Salary: Dependent on experience

Benefits: 100% individual health insurance premium coverage and significant portion of dependent coverage, vacation, holidays and sick days

Location: Equal Exchange Headquarters, West Bridgewater, MA

In 2006, three entrepreneurial organizations came together to create Oke USA. Their goal was to introduce small farmer, fair trade bananas to the US market. Today, Oke USA operates as the banana importing arm of Equal Exchange. We invite you to join us. Together we can create a more just food system and a healthier planet.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

-          Logistics (70%):  producer relations support,fruit procurement, ocean transportation, quality control, customs, U.S. transport, and coordination of weekly fruit supply to ripeners and distributors;

-          Sales (10%):  account maintenance, new sales, store visits and events, pricing and financial analysis;

-           Marketing and education (10%): grassroots marketing to build store and consumer awareness of brand mission through demos, social media, print, store staff trainings, educational lectures;

-          Team (10%): work with the Oke team to manage new sales, supply chain development and creative thinking around building alternative fair trade supply chains

Qualifications:

Required        

-          Ability to manage complex logistics

-          Resiliency

-          Problem solver

-          Team player

-          Ability to work independently

-          Time management skills

-          Ability to relocate to Boston area

-          Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

-          Ability to work under high stress in a fast paced environment

-          Attention to detail alongside the ability to think big picture

-          Commitment to making a difference and passion for issues related to sustainable agriculture and food systems!

            Preferred

-          2 or more years in produce

-          Experience with perishable  commodity logistics

-          Experience with Latin American producer groups

-          Spanish language skills

Required- Application Questions:

If you were a small scale banana farmer, what would you want out of a relationship with Oke USA?

The top five banana companies (Dole, Chiquita, Noboa, Fyffes, Fresh Del Monte) account for more than 80% of world banana market.  Oke USA operates at a minute scale in comparison.  What are the some of the challenges associated with this difference in scale and how would you approach those challenges?

Oke USA must compete with other produce companies on the most conventional terms while also carrying out our fair trade mission. What do you bring to a company with this challenge?

Better Work is a unique partnership program between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Launched in February 2007, it aims to improve labour standards and competitiveness in global supply chains. Better Work involves the development of both global tools and country level projects. The focus is on developing scalable and sustainable solutions which build cooperation between government, employer and worker organizations, and international buyers.

Improving labour standards in global supply chains is an important part of a pro-poor development strategy. Ensuring workers’ rights and entitlements are protected helps distribute the benefits of trade. Better Work supports enterprises in implementing the ILO core international labour standards and national labour law. This helps enterprises compete in global markets where many buyers demand compliance with labour standards from their suppliers. Improved labour standards also help enterprises be more competitive through higher productivity and quality. These benefits help build the business case and supplier support for improved labour standards.

For more information about the project see www.betterwork.org.

Main Purpose

Under the direction of the Director, Better Work Programme and the supervision of the Better Work Global Operations Manager Bangkok, the incumbent coordinates the design and implementation of advisory services for the global Better Work programme and their deployment in country programmes.

Responsibilities

Provide technical imputs to the global advisory and capacity building strategy and ensure relevant elements are being implemented by country programmes.  Support the design of new advisory models for BW to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of core services implementation.

Advise, train and coach Better Work national staff – both in the classroom setting and in factories – to ensure effective delivery of improvement activities. Focus will be on ensuring effective change management strategies at the factory level, with an emphasis on creating strong social dialogue, effective worker-management communication and grievance procedures, and increasingly strong industrial relations. Work will include staff induction activities as well as ongoing support.

Provide technical advice for advisory services and capacity building for Better Work country programmes, collaborating in the development of trainings, tools and products.  Ensure that new tools, products and best practises are in line with Better Work structure and standards and compatible with strategic goals. Help ensure consistent use of advisory tools across  country programmes.

Collaborate with other Better Work Global technical specialists in the areas of assessment and training and ensure that materials developed are done to the quality and standards expected of the programme and are well coordinated and integrated across core services;

Organize and implement programme related seminars, workshops and technical meetings and training courses as required including developing and delivering presentations and interacting with international and national stakeholders. Represent the programme when required.

Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of programme advisory and capacity building activities including Quality Control and Quality Assurance of those to ensure consistency of service provision.

Supervise and manage the work of external collaborators, interns and perform other related duties as required.

Education

University degree in education, social science, international studies, CSR, law or other relevant field.

Experience

At least 5 years professional experience in education; private sector development in developing countries; supply/value chain analysis; corporate social responsibility (particularly in the field of labour standards compliance); monitoring and evaluation; or related field.

Languages

Excellent command of English. A good knowledge of the languages of one or more Better Work country programmes is desirable.

Competencies

Experience in the design and implementation of training and capacity building programmes in developing countries with a focus on change management strategies and demonstrated success in the sustainability of those efforts

Strong influencing and team-working skills. Interpersonal skills to facilitate work with a wide range of individuals and groups from culturally diverse publics; ability to use tact, diplomacy and persuasiveness. Ability to deal with discretion on sensitive issues and to respond positively to challenges.

Ability to design and implement projects, including the ability to identify and analyse problems with project implementation. Ability to organize events. Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision.

Ability to define and resolve problems in a manner that reflects the interests of stakeholders in technical assistance projects and activities, the ILO’s commitment to fundamental principles and rights, social dialogue and tripartism and the IFC’s mission of supporting sustainable private sector development.

Ability to motivate, coach and train country programme level staff and programme stakeholders.

Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.

Ability to contribute to the formulation, administration and evaluation of projects, including the ability to identify and analyse problems with project implementation;

Excellent understanding of corporate social responsibility and labour compliance issues in global supply chains in general and more specifically in the apparel sector including practical knowledge of the practices of buyers in the US and Europe;

High-level understanding of gender equality and equal opportunity principles and approaches, including as it relates to training and capacity building.

Ability to provide authoritative technical advice and guidance; and

High-level communication and presentation skills, both oral and written including the ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Project Manager Responsibilities:
• Provide support and local knowledge to the business integration work team
• Manage sponsorship process – review, recommend, planning and execution
• Manage budgets – process invoices, maintain current/accurate accounting and reconcile on a regular basis
• Serve as a local expert on brand standards
• Assist the Market Manager to successfully execute the local market strategic priorities
• Coordinate logistics, agenda, materials and follow up items for various meetings
• Manage market assets on a timely basis – events and tickets
• Engage in planning and execution of senior executive market visits
• Build and maintain community partnerships
• Plan, manage and track Community Development Services goal and tasks
• Support various aspects of the Foundation grant application process
• Execute internal and external communications, including market newsletters
• Additional administrative duties
• Assist Market Manager with Community Needs Assessment
• Assist in monitoring the Foundation RFP/Transitional grant applications and process
• Serve as a point of contact for Bank of America Community Volunteer and Employee Networks

Qualifications

Required Skills:
• College Degree
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact and lead discussions with business partners/executives
• Advanced computer skills-Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong process-improvement skills
• Effective time & workflow management skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and see projects through completion
• Event planning/coordination skills
• Proven analytical and presentation skills; ability to source and synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment as well as independently

Desired Skills:
• 5-7+ Years of corporate work experience – especially areas such as marketing/communications, event management
• Working knowledge of the non-profit and/or business communities in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Through its focus on sustainable business practices, which aim to minimize negative impact on the environment and society, the center plans to:

• Generate and disseminate high-impact research in business strategies and innovation for sustainability.
• Teach students – tomorrow’s engineers, managers, entrepreneurs, and CEOs – how to integrate cutting-edge business principles, science, and technology to further sustainability objectives throughout their careers.
• Partner effectively with industry to accelerate the development and adoption of best practices concerning sustainable business.

The Center on Business Strategies for Sustainability at Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business will hire a Professor of the Practice of Sustainable Business starting July 1, 2013.

The successful candidate will take a significant leadership role in directing the Center, including: industry outreach and partnership development; educational initiative and student career opportunity development; and teaching up to four courses per year in undergraduate, graduate and executive degree programs. Minimum requirements: MS, MBA or equivalent degree; extensive background and substantial experience in sustainability. Preferred: PhD and/or teaching experience. Salary will be competitive.

Clean Air Asia was established as a leading multi-stakeholder initiative by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank and USAID in 2001, and operates since 2007 as an independent non-profit organization. Clean Air Asia has offices in Manila, Beijing and Delhi, networks in eight Asian countries (China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam) and is a UN recognized partnership of almost 250 organizations in Asia and worldwide.

Together with a wide range of partners from cities and governments in the Asian region as well as NGOs and international organizations, Clean Air Asia acts to improve the knowledge base on air quality, develop tools to manage air quality and take a lead role in initiating and facilitating policy discussions on air quality management and climate change mitigation in the Asian region.

In the coming years, Clean Air Asia will continue and enhance its work on implementation of pathways that enable developing Asia to address its developmental needs without compromising the quality of its environment, especially air quality. Partnering with other organizations in the government, NGO, academic and private sectors is a key part of Clean Air Asia’s strategy.

The Executive Director reports, through its Chairman, to an international nine person Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced professional with:

• Dynamic and strategic leadership capabilities and the ability to define and execute goals to realize the mission of Clean Air Asia;
• Clear understanding of global and regional environment and development issues with an emphasis on air quality and climate change in Asia;
• Ability to inspire, lead and motivate the staff and project a strong presence to Clean Air Asia’s external constituencies, including government officials, stakeholders and sponsors;
• Proven track record in resource mobilization and partnership building and affinity with the challenges facing non-profit organizations;
• Experience in developing and overseeing large scale projects funded by international organizations and foundations;
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English, experience working in multi-cultural settings, preferably in Asia; and
• Advanced university degree preferably in a relevant subject area, e.g. environmental sciences and/or extensive professional experience at a senior level preferably in air quality management or related field.

Appointment for this position is for a period of three years, renewable for additional term(s), with a probationary period of 3 months. Salary and benefits are competitive for non-profit organizations. Further information about Clean Air Asia can be found at www.cleanairasia.org. For further information on the position please contact Robert O’Keefe, Chairperson Board of Trustees Clean Air Asia (rokeefe@healtheffects.org).

Better Work is a unique partnership program between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Launched in February 2007, it aims to improve labour standards and competitiveness in global supply chains. Better Work involves the development of both global tools and country level projects. The focus is on developing scalable and sustainable solutions which build cooperation between government, employer and worker organizations, and international buyers.

Improving labour standards in global supply chains is an important part of a pro-poor development strategy. Ensuring workers’ rights and entitlements are protected helps distribute the benefits of trade. Better Work supports enterprises in implementing the ILO core international labour standards and national labour law. This helps enterprises compete in global markets where many buyers demand compliance with labour standards from their suppliers. Improved labour standards also help enterprises be more competitive through higher productivity and quality. These benefits help build the business case and supplier support for improved labour standards.

For more information about the project see www.betterwork.org

Main Purpose

Under the direction of the Director, Better Work Programme and the supervision of the Better Work Global Operations Manager Bangkok, the incumbent will support Better Work national staff in delivering core services within the context of a good understanding of how global apparel supply chains and production factories operate and will help ensure that the Better Work approach is relevant and adds business value to supply chain actors.

Responsibilities

1. Provide technical expertise and coaching to Better Work staff in the factory setting, helping them to identify value-added business solutions for common issues of non-compliance with labor laws and international labor standards. This work will include a focus on how to understand root causes of common social compliance issues from the perspective of production processes and factory capacities and a focus on how to create factory buy-in for developing and maintaining solutions. Primary focus will be on working with staff in Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia), but will also include support to national staff in other Better Work countries (Nicaragua, Haiti, Jordan, and Lesotho).

2. Supervise the development of  an approach to working with the most sophisticated Better Work factories on more advanced production systems issues such as production flows, efficiency, time and motion studies, root cause analysis and other initiatives that benefit factories’ competiveness and social compliance levels.

3. Oversee development and/or update of materials related to quality, production, and to a lesser degree, management systems, to support Better Work staff in making their work as relevant as possible to participating factories.

4. Lead the development of partnerships with other initiatives that focus on building factory competitiveness, with the goal of finding ways to gradually incorporate these business-focused efforts into the approach of Better Work, likely through ongoing collaboration at the factory level.

5. Lead in the outreach to and recruitment of vendors and other apparel supply chain intermediaries by making Better Work’s approach relevant to their business needs and communicating to them in an effective way; interact with vendors’ headquarter staff, many of whom are based in Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other countries, but with production operations in multiple Better Work countries, to ensure they fully understand the program, voluntarily join the program, and have an active voice in its development. Work will include collaboration with Better Work buyer liaison officers. Establish and maintain effective communication, coordination and share expertise with other Technical Specialists from Global and Country Programmes.

Education

Advanced University degree in corporate and social responsibility, quality assurance, industrial engineering, international development, social sciences, economics, law, adult education or similar related field.

Experience

Minimum of 7 years professional experience in engaging relevant businesses at a national and international level in the following fields: apparel production and manufacturing; private sector development in developing countries; corporate social responsibility (particularly in the field of labour standards compliance in global supply chains); change management; supply/value chain analysis; or related field.

Languages

Excellent command of English. A working knowledge of Chinese or Korean or other Better Work country programme languages is desirable.

Required Competencies

1. Strong influencing and team-working skills. Interpersonal skills to facilitate work with a wide range of individuals and groups from culturally diverse publics; ability to use tact, diplomacy and persuasiveness. Ability to deal with discretion on sensitive issues and to respond positively to challenges.

2. Knowledge of production, manufacturing, product engineering, product lifecycle, calendar management, trade regulations, fabric performance and garment construction, testing standards, and product integrity.

3. Ability to design and implement projects, including the ability to identify and analyse problems with project implementation. Ability to organize events. Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision.

4. Thorough understanding of corporate social responsibility and labour compliance issues in global supply chains in general and more specifically in the apparel sector including practical knowledge of the practices of buyers in the US and Europe;

5. Good knowledge of computer and internet applications for information collection, management and dissemination.

6. Ability to design and implement training and capacity building programmes in developing countries that maintain global standards whilst being tailored to local needs.

7. Ability to define and resolve problems in a manner that reflects the interests of stakeholders in technical assistance projects and activities, the ILO’s commitment to fundamental principles and rights, social dialogue and tripartism and the IFC’s mission of supporting sustainable private sector development.

8. Ability to motivate, coach and train country programme level staff and programme stakeholders.

9. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.

10. High-level communication and presentation skills, both oral and written including the ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

11. High-level understanding of gender equality, gender mainstreaming and equal opportunity principles and approaches.

A programme manager sets the strategic direction and implements the operational structure for a series of projects.

In the “Services team” the programme manager will develop new projects and define the framework, scope and process of service delivery within the overall strategy as well as follow up on quality and customer satisfaction.

This position offers a considerable opportunity for international business exposure within a dynamic, international team. Potential candidates will have the chance to work independently, to create his/her own networks, and to help our members improve their competitiveness through CSR leadership. For the right candidate there will be an opportunity to grow within the organisation.

The internship will be a combination of tasks that fall within the scope of the work overseen by the Research Products Team (RP) and Advisory Services Team (AS). As an intern you will get the opportunity to support these two dynamic teams in an international setting. The RP Team primarily focusses on conducting Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance research on companies and in turn, producing detailed company reports. The AS Team provides tailored deliverables for clients,  a variety of Sustainability Intelligence services and client account management. The internship will draw on your analytical and research skills, ability to work in a team and attention to detail.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type:Temporary (32 – 40 hours per week for 5 – 6 months)
Level: Entry-Level
Locations: Amsterdam / Frankfurt
Start date: July 2013
Number of positions: several in both locations

Remuneration: EUR 450 per month per 40-hour work week plus travel allowance

POSITION PURPOSE

• Support the work of the RP and AS Teams committed to responsible investing and corporate sustainability
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of responsible investing
• Develop knowledge of various industry segments
• Develop knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and performance
• Be coached and mentored by experienced team members
• Identify fit for a permanent, long-term position with the company

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, analyze and rate the ESG performance of publicly traded companies and prepare profiles to be published in the Sustainalytics Platform
• Support the preparation of off-the-shelf and customized deliverables for clients (i.e. Controversial Weapons Radar, Global Compact Compliance Service, Product Involvement Research)
• Participate in other client-focused or internal projects for Sustainalytics

QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic background in related discipline (business, finance, economics or environmental sciences)
• Industry specific knowledge and an interest in a specific sector like financials, ppharmaceuticals, health care  or energy are valued;
• Registered as a student at an educational institution within the EU
• Understanding of the financial services industry and SRI/RI market
• Demonstrated passion for sustainability
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent business writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Meticulousness and attentiveness to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Fluency in English is required, whereas fluency in Dutch, German or French is considered a strong asset
• Workforce-ready candidates (i.e. those nearing the end of their studies) strongly preferred

Headquartered in Amsterdam, we have regional offices in Boston, Frankfurt, Paris, Singapore, Timisoara and Toronto and representatives in Bogota, Brussels, Copenhagen, London and San Francisco. The firm has more than 120 staff members with a variety of multidisciplinary and industry expertise.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type: 1-year contract with the potential for a permanent contract after 1 year
Reports to: Director, Advisory Services Europe (located in Amsterdam)
Location: Frankfurt. Willingness to be located in Amsterdam for an initial training period and to travel there on occasion is preferred
Start date: As soon as possible

POSITION PURPOSE

• Act as the trusted advisor to European investors, with a primary focus on the German market;
• Assist clients with drafting and implementing responsible investment policies;
• Maintain and improve client retention and client satisfaction;
• Strengthen and professionalise client management across Europe; and
• Generate new business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage client relations involving a portfolio of European (primarily German based) asset owners and asset managers;
• Maintain and improve client satisfaction and client retention by building strong relationships;
• Identify up-selling opportunities;
• Manage the execution of client deliverables or client projects;
• Work closely with the global sales team;
• Manage selected research tasks and client projects;
• Represent the company at events and relevant networking groups;  and
• Contribute to product innovation initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of financial services and responsible investment industry;
• 5-8 years RI related (financial services) work experience;
• Degree in related discipline (business, finance, environment and/or social sciences);
• Demonstrated passion for sustainability;
• Strong client servicing and commercial skills;
• Ability to understand and present complex products;
• Demonstrated success in effectively managing people and/or projects;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills;
• Meticulousness and attentiveness to detail;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; and
• Mother tongue German language; fluent in English; proficiency French is a strong asset.

The Agriculture Program of the FLA focuses on the improvement of labor standards at farm level. FLA supports affiliated companies in the development of their internal monitoring and remediation systems, and assures Independent External Monitoring visits.

Summary:

The Agriculture Program Coordinator, East Asia is responsible for the successful conduction of all work the FLA has related to Agricultural supply chain in East Asia. He/she will be supported by, and report to the FLA, Director, Agriculture and Strategic Project, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The position includes extensive travel within East Asia.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research about agricultural supply chains, different actors, labor standards in the countries mentioned above, and developments towards a sustainable agricultural practices
• Conduct and coordinate labor risk assessments and task & risk mappings, including report writing
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders (industry, NGOs, government) and represent the FLA at meetings, roundtables, and conferences
• Search for, engage with, and shadow potential service providers for Independent External Monitoring visits
• Coordinate with the Accountability team in China to carry out monitoring visits for the Better Cotton Initiative
• Quality Assurance of the monitoring reports, and review of remediation / Corrective Action plans
• Support in the implementation of other elements in FLA affiliates’ action plan upon request (e.g. trainings, stakeholder meetings) 
• Support preparation and updating of FLA documents and protocols for the agricultural sector (including benchmarks, tools, and so on)
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the FLA’s agriculture program upon request Qualifications:
• 4-year degree in Business Administration, Agronomics, Development Cooperation, Economics, Labor Rights; advanced degree in the aforementioned fields a plus
• A minimum of four (4) years working experience in one or more of the following areas: Supply Chain Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability Management, Agriculture, Development Cooperation / Economics
• Project coordination experience, valuable contacts / network, and in depth knowledge about sustainability issues related to cotton, sugarcane and other agricultural commodities highly desirable
• Command in one of the Chinese language skills orally and written, plus excellent English language skills orally and written. Additional language skills (e.g. locally spoken languages) are highly desirable
• Superior interview, analytical and report writing skills
• Superior organizational skills; attention to detail
• Good computer skills and familiarity with commonly used business and office software