The Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP), a soon-to-be-launched multi-stakeholder platform between the Swiss coffee industry, civil society and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), aims to consolidate and scale up existing sustainability efforts of the Swiss coffee sector. Its vision is an industry that respects the rights of all people, protects the climate and the environment, and operates with integrity and within planetary boundaries, ensuring sustainable coffee sourcing and improved livelihoods for producers and their families. As of June 2024, or by agreement, we are looking for a "Coffee Lead" for the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP) (80-100%) Key responsibilities: The Coffee Lead will support the SSCP's governing bodies, working groups and members in the following areas: SSCP representation: Serve as the representative of the SWISSCO Coordination Office[[1]](#_ftn1) towards the SSCP Board and the members of the SSCP. Coordinate closely with the Executive President of the SSCP on strategic matters and their operationalization Roadmap development: Manage and coordinate the elaboration of a roadmap for the SSCP, defining strategic orientation and targets of the platform Member management: Manage member-related activities, including general assembly preparation, and administrative tasks (invoicing, etc.) Communication, awareness and outreach: Ensure efficient and effective communication with members and the interested public; engage in networking within the coffee sector; handle public relations Event organisation: Organise events on priority topics defined by members and established in the roadmap Working groups coordination: Coordinate and organize sessions on topic-specific working groups Projects in producing countries: Manage the selection processes for projects in producer countries; support and monitor implementation progress; coordinate with donors, financial management and contracting [[1]](#_ftnref1) The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) is mandated by SSCP to manage the secretariat. The "Coffee Lead" will therefore be part of the team of the SWISSCO Coordination Office and report to its Executive Director. Thus, the "Coffee Lead" will be supported in the various tasks by the SWISSCO Coordination Office and benefit from the experience and know-how in running a multi-stakeholder platform. Qualifications: Self-reliant with a quick mental grasp, flexibility, analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure Organisational talent with editorial flair and an affinity for communication and social media Skilled convener with proven ability to engage and mobilise a diverse group of stakeholders such as the private sector, authorities, and non-profit organisations Comfortable with speaking in public Ideally experience with multi-stakeholder processes and development cooperation, as well as knowledge and experience in the coffee sector Used to working in an interdisciplinary environment with people from a wide variety of backgrounds in linguistic, cultural and professional terms University (of applied sciences) degree, preferably in economics, international relations, or political sciences Several years of professional experience in project management, preferably in the commodity sector and/or sustainability Negotiation skills in German, French and English are required, knowledge of Spanish is an advantage Application: Applications may be sent to Mr Christian Robin (including a letter of motivation, CV, references and certificates by 24 April 2024): Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa Mr Christian Robin Gutenbergstrasse 14 3011 Bern christian.robin@kakaoplattform.ch
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background Corporate Background UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do. UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas: • Sustainable development • Democratic governance and peacebuilding • Climate and disaster resilience In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable. Internship Office Background Most commodity sectors in developing countries are afflicted by poor production practices that lead to increasing pressure on ecosystems and fail to improve the livelihoods of rural communities. Poor production practices lead to negative environmental impacts such as biodiversity loss, deforestation, carbon emissions, soil erosion, depletion of water resources and contamination from chemicals. In fact, the largest driver of deforestation is the production of agricultural commodities. On the social side, working conditions in commodity production are often not in line with basic labor rights. Despite recent commodity booms, small producers are held in poverty, mostly due to low productivity and product quality. Despite the progress made through standards and supply-chain initiatives, weaknesses in the underlying enabling environment limit change at a larger scale. An effective enabling environment consists of elements such as clear public policies, a well-functioning legal framework, clarity regarding land-use planning, effective enforcement mechanisms, accessible credit structures, and effective farmer extension services. As a result of the absence of these elements, work on commodity sustainability remains less effective than it could be, and costlier and more time-consuming than it should be. Improving the enabling environments will increase the chances of sector-wide change to sustainable production practices. UNDP has developed its Strategy for Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems (FACS) to focus its vision and enhance its support to transform FACS. FACS are fundamental to the sustainable development of the 170 countries UNDP supports. FACS are often the largest contributor to their economies; food and nutrition is fundamental for citizen health; and FACS have a key role to play in achieving the SDGs. Yet, FACS are in crisis and need to be radically transformed to become sustainable. UNDP, building on its experience, has for the first time consolidated its FACS support and vision into this Strategy. A FACS practice has been established within UNDP´;s Nature, Climate and Energy team, which is tasked to support UNDP Country Offices with FACS related challenges in a way that is aligned with UNDP´;s FACS strategy. UNDP´;s Green Commodities Programme (GCP) is one of UNDP´;s global projects in support of implementing UNDP´;s FACS strategy. GCP's global targets, objectives and delivery strategies are based on inclusive and sustainable growth and development – combining governments and markets in agriculture through public private partnerships and democratic dialogue processes. GCP's focus on strengthening the livelihoods of smallholder producers within commodity supply chains and reducing environmental footprints, particularly deforestation, through public private partnerships can be key for UNDP's ambitions to reduce poverty, reduce deforestation and engage the private sector in SDGs. Through the GCP project, FACS intends to improve the national economic, social and environmental performance of agricultural commodity sectors. GCP works within agricultural commodity production in countries of UNDP operation where the programme can have significant impact on rural livelihoods, mitigate climate change, and maintain the ecosystem services and resilience of landscapes and seascapes. In November 2021, UNDP launched the Effective Collaborative Action (ECA) guidebook, which gathers key principles and practices for accelerating transformation of food systems. GCP supports the World Bank with the implementation of the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program (IP), financed under GEF-7. The Programme is designed to promote sustainable integrated landscapes and efficient food value chains at scale. The GCP coordinates the Good Growth Partnership coalition, whose support focuses on the FOLUR Global Platform with the objective of contributing to transformational shifts in the use of environmentally sustainable practices and policies for priority global value chains. In addition, GCP has different sources of funds including from the Government of the Republic of Ireland, to support the FAO and UNDP co-design of a Country Support Facility, as a follow-up action to the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit. Duties and Responsibilities Main tasks: Provide support to the Operations and Management Team in: -Support in meetings including scheduling, agenda drafting, delivery of key action points, minutes taking and report drafting. -Support in maintaining all operations documents (contracts, payments,) in shared repository. -Support on procurement basic processes (micropurchases and others) -Assist on team recruitment processes -Support the implementation of the Team HR workplan. -Assist in preparing and reviewing presentations, briefing notes, reports, and other supporting materials. -Support in consolidating documents for Procurement and HR related processes. -Support the organization of (virtual) events and face to face workshops as needed. -Support on travel arrangements -Support internal communication needs and ensure flow of information and dissemination of material amongst project team and partners as needed. -Translation, proof reading and editing documents. -Any other relevant tasks as needed related to the Operations and Management Team. Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards. Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Treats all people fairly without favoritism. Interest and motivation in working in an international organization. Mastery of MS Office package and Zoom settings. Excellent writing and editing skills. Interest in knowledge management. Experience in programme management support and coordination is an advantage. Experience in the preparation of (virtual) events and workshops asset. Personal Skills: - Creative, proactive and supportive; - Able to take initiative and work independently; - Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities with appropriate time management and attention to details; - Ability to work in multi cultural team, creating a positive environment; - Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; - Excellent organizational, inter personal, communication and administrative skills. Required Skills and Experience Requirements and Qualifications Education: (a) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor level or equivalent) in a relevant study area, such as Administration, Finance, environmental management, sustainable development, economics, global development, social or political sciences, international relations, or any other related field. or (b) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in Administration, Finance, environmental management, sustainable development, economics, global development, social or political sciences, international relations, or any other related field. or (c) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) as Administration, Finance, environmental management, sustainable development, economics, global development, social or political sciences, international relations, or any other related field and, If selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation. Experience: Mastery of MS Office package and Zoom settings; Excellent communication, writing and editing skills; Experience in operational and programme management support; Experience suppporting Human Resources unit and/or processes Experience with basic procurement processes is and advantage Experience in the preparation of (virtual) events and workshop is an asset. Language Requirements: Fluent English and Spanish. Knowledge of French is an advantage. Internship Conditions As of January 1 2020, Interns may be given a stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies, if is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme. •UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship; •Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas, arranging travel, accommodation. •Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship; •Interns must provide proof of enrolment in Health Insurance Plan valid for the location and the duration of the internship. •Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity; •Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes; •UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months. 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