Project Officer

**Project Officer Responsibilities**:
Working closely with Relationship Managers and other EF teams, the Project Officer will support delivery of projects and tasks on responsible sourcing of natural raw materials for a range of EF member and client companies based primarily in the UK. Key responsibilitieswill include:
Practical work on supply chain projects and tasks specified in EF Member workplans. For example, co ordinating traceability exercises, supporting grievance monitoring and reporting, conducting supply chain analysis, supporting supplier engagement, collatingtechnical research and reports
Providing operational support to Relationship Managers on selected tasks. For example, monitoring progress of Member workplan deliverables and budgets; supporting preparation of reports and communication materials in line with EF and Member requirements
Subject to workload the Project Officer may also be asked to assist with other tasks to support EF’s wider work, for example, supporting co-ordination of EF collaborative groups for Members or researching potential commodities and partner companies.
**Project Officer Requirements**:

- University degree or higher in business management, the environment, sociology/anthropology, international development, or a related field;
- Minimum 2 years relevant professional experience. Knowledge of natural raw materials and agricultural commodities an advantage;
- Good understanding of environmental, labour and social issues in supply chains;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word. GIS knowledge a plus;
- Strong organisational skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple interrelated tasks;
- Proven ability to manage projects effectively and produce high-quality outputs (reports, analysis);
- Strong analytical skills and comfortable working with complex data;
- Committed to Earthworm Foundation values: Compassion; Courage; Humility; Truth; Respect;
- Fluency in English (written & spoken);
- Other languages (e.g. French, Spanish) an advantage.
- Based in Winchester, UK with opportunity for hybrid working;
- Occasional travel in the UK, Europe and to long-haul destinations, such as field sites in SE Asia;
- Our global operations span many time zones, which means staff are often required to work outside office hours.
- UK national or legal authorisation to work in the UK required

**About Us**:
Earthworm Foundation is an international non-profit organization which helps companies transform their supply chains across the world for the benefit of people and nature.
EF currently has presence in 16 countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, India, and several locations within West Africa, Europe and the Americas. We employ more than 200 people worldwide and work with big and small companies, communitiesand producers of natural raw materials such as palm oil, rubber, cocoa and soy to create compelling cases of transformation. With an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, we work on the ground with people to create inspiring transformation stories. We focuson creating value, engage without judging and carry hope and a positive vision of the future.
**What We Offer**:

- A unique work experience in a dynamic non-profit directly impacting the conservation of the environment and improvements in human rights and social equity through supply chains.
- An organic environment with the chance to work in a multicultural team.
- The opportunity to lead complex projects, build customer relationships and develop new business, with exposure to different tasks.

**Location**: Winchester, Hampshire
**Contract Type**: Open-ended
**Hours**: Full Time
**Salary**: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum
You may have experience of the following: Project Officer, Project Coordinator, Project Management, Project Planning, Reporting, Supply Chain, Project Support, Project Administrator, Operational Support, Project Support Officer, Sustainability, ResponsibleSourcing; Corporate Partnerships etc.
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