Fairfood International is a non-profit global advocacy group
with its head office based in Amsterdam and hubs located in several parts of
the world. Fairfood encourages food and beverage companies worldwide to address
socio-economic and environmental sustainability issues within their products’
supply chains. Fairfood International envisions a future with a fair and
sustainable food system, which is able to feed the world in a way that
preserves the environment for future generations, respects human rights and
secures a thriving economy for all.
Are you interested in learning how you can make a
difference? Join our team!
Campaign Researcher – Land of Promise (based in
Amsterdam)
Land of Promise
Land of Promise is an advocacy campaign aimed at eliminating
the worst kinds of labor and environmental practices from the pineapple
industry in Mindanao, The Philippines. As a Campaign Researcher you will have a
versatile position, working with a wide variety of research techniques related
to the food industry. The topics concern matters related to food markets,
supply chain dynamics, sustainable agricultural systems, labour and
environmental rights. The outputs of your work will be used directly to inform
the campaigning process. The position also allows you to get first-hand
experience of campaigning and develop yourself in the direction of
communication if desired.
Your competences
You are studying at or have graduated from a higher
education institution (HBO) or university, or have acquired an equivalent level
of working and thinking through professional experience. Knowledge of the food
and beverage industry, or a degree related to international development studies,
sustainable supply chain management, agricultural economics and sustainable
development represent are a big asset. You have excellent verbal and written
skills in English. As a successful applicant, you are also results-oriented,
analytical, quality focused and able to work within agreed deadlines.
Furthermore, you are able to work independently, and often flexibly, but are
also a team player. Obviously, you have affinity with Fairfood International’s
goals.
The assignment
The assignment consists of processing the results of a
questionnaire with 130 respondents for the purpose of writing a campaign
report. Prior experience with surveys, qualitative research and SPSS is
therefore preferred.
What do we offer?
This is an unpaid position suitable as an internship to
obtain work experience in a fast-growing and professional international
sustainability organization. It offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth
knowledge about the food industry, campaigning, advocacy and sustainability
analysis. You will have the freedom and opportunity to continue developing
yourself and achieve tangible results. We value our employees and fully
recognize that flexibility in your working hours might be important for you. To
create a beneficial relationship for both parties we expect you to work for a
minimum of 16-24 hours a week over a three-month period. Work-home travels are
re-imbursed.
Interested?
If you recognize yourself in this outline and have seen your
core qualities detailed above, we would like to meet you. Please note that a
residence / work permit is required. If interested, please send your motivation
letter and CV to lop.research@fairfood.org before Monday, the 2nd of
September.
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