Communications Officer

  • FI HQ Bonn
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OVERVIEW

Fairtrade is the most recognized and trusted sustainability label, working to make trade fairer for people and planet.

For more than three decades, Fairtrade has been making an impact on the way trade works. We believe that every farmer and worker should have access to a better way of doing business, and a better way of living. 

Fairtrade International is an independent non-profit organisation representing more than two million small-scale farmers and workers worldwide. It owns the FAIRTRADE Mark, a registered trademark that appears on more than 37,000 products. Beyond certification, Fairtrade International and its member organisations (three producer networks and 19 national Fairtrade organisations) partner with producers and businesses, engage consumers, and advocate for a fair and sustainable future.

Unit’s description and purpose: 

The Communications and Brand unit positions Fairtrade as a trusted and inspiring global brand by protecting its reputation, raising its visibility, increasing consistency across markets, and persuading audiences to choose our label. 

PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design communications material including infographics, social media assets, short publications and others. Brief designers and printers when outsourced.
  • Create or edit multimedia material, including video
  • Assist with written assignments and story development
  • Support local offices and team in finding visual material
  • Support social media management, posting and content development
  • Actively contribute to improve Fairtrade's digital asset management system
  • Support planning of annual global marketing communications meeting
  • General communications support
  • Undertake other tasks as necessary, consistent with the level and responsibilities of this post.

 

SKILLS REQUIRED

Level of education: The position holder will have a bachelor’s degree in communications, multimedia, graphic design, journalism or another relevant field. 
 
Years of professional experience: A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a relevant area of work.
 

Job Specific Competencies/knowledge:

  • Graphic design
  • Video editing
  • Social media management
  • Editing
  • Writing
     

Personal Qualities: 

  • Proactivity
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Creativity

Software/Tools: 

  • Adobe creative suite
  • Canva
  • CMS
  • Office suite
     

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • This is a full-time position within Fairtrade International
  • Location is at Fairtrade International offices in Bonn, Germany with the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements
  • The office language is English
  • Salary as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Wholesale and Foreign Trade Industries for North Rhine Westphalia Group V and over tariff payments, starting from 3,814 Euros gross per month
  • Holiday Bonus and 13th salary  
  • 30 days of holidays per year (for fulltime employees)
  • Subsidised public transportation ticket
  • Subsidised meal services
  • Childcare cost subsidy  

Please note that Fairtrade International is strict on compliance with the required qualification criteria mentioned above, and only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.