Fairtrade Network of Asia and Pacific Producers (FTNAPP) is a regional network of Fairtrade-certified producer organizations across Asia and the Pacific. FTNAPP is registered in Singapore as a non-profit entity and forms part of the global Fairtrade system. FTNAPP currently represents more than 277 producer organizations across 20 countries, supporting over 260,000 farmers and workers producing coffee, cocoa, tea, sugar, rice, spices, and other agricultural commodities. The organization works to strengthen producer organizations, facilitate market access, and build ethical supply chains that deliver fair trading conditions and sustainable livelihoods for farmers and workers. For more information, please visit: www.fairtradenapp.org.
Fairtrade Network of Asia and Pacific Producers (NAPP) is looking for a Program Manager - Indonesia (Sumatra Region)
FTNAPP is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented development professional with excellent grassroots training skills and motivation to continue working at the grassroots level. The candidate must possess excellent critical-thinking and conflict-management skills, as well as communication skills suitable for remote team participation. FTNAPP is looking to increase its investment in field support to develop better quality, more comprehensive systems, processes, and projects at the grassroots. As part of this, FTNAPP wants to ensure increased capacity to lead and support activities in the Asia-Pacific regions where its producers and programmes are based. At the same time, FTNAPP is assuming greater operational responsibility within the Fairtrade system and has an interest in strengthening its own capacity to deliver field support to producers and to enhance the effectiveness of its work as well as to contribute to the growth of Fairtrade in the region. The Program Manager (PM) will work within the regional/national context for capacity building and coordination, under direct supervision from the FTNAPP central office. The PM will be a part of FTNAPP’s on-ground execution team. The PM will be instrumental in leading progress towards greater cost-effectiveness, quality, and coherence in the working of national networks. In this role, it is envisaged that, PM will influence the future development of producer organizations in terms of quantity and quality, and will help to build collaboration with National and regional civil society organizations.
Requirements and Expectations:
• Passionate about the mission and the vision of Fairtrade FTNAPP and keen to make a difference to farmers and workers at the grassroots level. Willing to go beyond the job description and make things happen
• Linguistically bilingual: Strong in English and Bahasa Indonesia
• Field experience or interest in working with producer organizations. At least five years of professional working experience, preferably in extension education, training of farmers, and workers
• Good contacts or willing to establish local NGOs, private, and government resources.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender balance
• Dynamic team player: ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others in the system and other partner organizations.
• Familiarity with local culture - Fluency in English
• Prepared to travel as frequently as needed in the region in basic conditions
• Proficient in the use of computers, including MS Office, Internet
• Experience with bookkeeping, accounts management, and administrative skills
• Experience with Corporate Social Responsibility and certification systems would be a plus
Required Qualifications & Experience
• Preferably a university degree in business, agricultural, social, or economic science or development studies. Relevant professional experience may also be considered. Candidates with 7+ years of demonstrated experience in agriculture, rural development, agricultural supply chains, producer support services, or related sectors may be considered suitable, even if their formal educational background differs from the preferred disciplines.
• Experience working with agricultural value chains.
• Experience in managing donor-funded projects, including proposal development and project implementation
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an agri-business environment.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong team player, comfortable working in cross-cultural and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–12 days per month.
Terms of the contract:
• Location of the post: The consultant must reside in Indonesia to facilitate efficient access to producer organizations. Preference will be given to candidates based in Sumatra or those with strong familiarity and work experience in the region.
• The position will be offered on a consultant contract during the probation period. Upon successful completion and satisfactory performance, the consultant may be offered a long-term contract, subject to the organization’s discretion
• Start date: 1 July 2026.
• The Associate will be required to travel frequently within the region of responsibility.
• This is a local posting in the region, and Indonesian Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Applications (Motivation letter indicating how the incumbent fits the requirements and why the incumbent wishes to apply for the post, honorarium indication, and Curriculum Vitae) should be sent to the following address: hr@fairtradenapp.org before June 20th, 2026
• Only those applicants who will be invited for an interview will be contacted
Further information on the vacancy is in the attached TOR.
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