Sustainability Coordinator Coffee

Company Description

Overall Purpose:The purpose is to support the development of LDC’s Stronger Coffee Initiative (SCI) in Uganda.Stronger Coffee Initiative (SCI) is a new LDC-led platform for collaborative investments in coffee sustainability consisting of 3 interrelated areas of action: 1) Farmer Prosperity (incl. Gender Equity and Youth), 2) Low Carbon Production, and 3) Regenerative Agriculture. Leveraging LDC’s experience, global reach and supply chain expertise, the SCI builds coalitions and increases opportunities for all our partners to invest in these 3 areas for a stronger future - for coffee, for people and for the environment. Our global goal is to facilitate collaborative investments that lead to measurable impact and shared rewards to scale sustainability across the value chain and achieve the following high-level outcomes:1. Farmer Prosperity (incl. Gender Equity and Youth): By 2027, support 30,000 farmers (of which x % to be women and youth) globally with access to agronomic technical assistance, value added market opportunities and responsible business best practices to increase and diversify their income.2. Low Carbon Production: By 2027, support the production of 180,000 MT (Metric Tons) of third party-verified, low-carbon coffee and plant 1.2 million shade trees in coffee agroforestry systems.3. Regenerative Agriculture: By 2027, establish regenerative agriculture and soil restoration practices across 100,000ha of coffee farmland.In this context, LDC is looking for a coordinator that will facilitate the development and implementation of the first LDC’s SCI first pilot projects in Uganda. The role will work in close collaboration with the Regional Sustainability Manager, the Country Sustainability Manager, and Agronomists.

Job Description

Along with the below listed responsibilities, the employee should conduct any other business related to the function as required by her or his supervisor.

Main accountabilities:

• In coordination with LDC Regional Coffee Manager and Country Responsible Sourcing Manager, define the implementation strategy for the Stronger Coffee Initiatives in Uganda based on LDC Global SCI strategy and the local context:
• Identify in coordination with sustainability and origination teams how to maximize SCI investments within existing and/or new supply chains covered by LDC’s Responsible Sourcing Program.
• Lead the delivery of targets, work plans and budgets linked to the development of SCI within the country.
• Supervise the implementation of existing projects which pre-date the new strategy under SCI and future SCI projects in coordination with the Sustainability Agronomists and with local partners, customers, international organizations:
• Coordinate projects’ operation and administration (ensure clear and up-to-date interventions’ documentation. E.g., contracts, workplans, timeline, progress report etc.)
• Ensure timely and efficient delivery of SCI projects’ outputs and outcomes
• Ensure Sustainability Lead Agronomists are properly informed and resourced to undertake their responsibilities, provide support, coaching and back-stop to guarantee the operational models in place lead to efficient delivery of activities
• Ensure work plans, budgets and reports are completed and delivered to partners in a timely manner
• Manage M&E activities in coordination with the Sustainability Manager to track LDC’s SCI progress and impacts
• Report regularly to the Sustainability Manager about LDC’s SCI strategy’s implementation
• Build relations with donor agencies and sustainability stakeholders in Uganda. Participate in and pro-actively seek co-investment opportunities from external stakeholders to finance the implementation of LDC’s SCI Strategy in Uganda.
• Support the development of marketing material from SCI to enrich external and customer communication content
• Contribute to LDC’s understanding of sustainability coffee production and bring visibility on LDC’s SCI by participating in appropriate forums and platforms in Uganda, in coordination with the Country Sustainability Manager.
  
  

Experiences

2-4 years with a minimum of three years’ experience in managing field projects supporting smallholder farmers in coffee or other agricultural commodities, including work planning, budgeting, and training local staff. Experience in coffee is a strong advantage.

Skills

Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and oral). Knowledge of sustainability issues in smallholder farming (ideally coffee).

Office (proficient in Word , PowerPoint, and Excel)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards.

Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or background.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.

Required Languages

• English (Basic)
• Local Uganda Dialect (Fluent)
  
  

Required Education

As a minimum, bachelor's degree in sustainability management, agriculture, international development, or similar relevant topics