Project Coordinator – Funded Programs

Tradin Organic, the global front-runner in organic ingredients, started its journey 30 years ago with its HQ in Amsterdam. Today, we have grown to source, process, and supply over 150 delicious organic ingredients from 60+ origins worldwide, holding a diverse range of certifications. We offer a wide range of ingredients, from frozen fruit and vegetables, dried fruits, cocoa, sugar, pulses, seeds, nuts, oils, fats, fruit concentrates, sweeteners and more.

Our full-service portfolio impacts and is built on an extraordinary supply chain of farmers, traceable sourcing projects, quality assurance, sustainability initiatives, and in-house processing facilities such as Crown of Holland and Suncomo. Tradin Organic has offices worldwide, fostering a vibrant and diverse environment.
 
We are a part of Acomo N.V. with headquarters in Rotterdam. Acomo N.V. is an international group with as its principal business the sourcing, trading, treatment, processing, packaging, and distribution of conventional and organic plant-based food products and ingredients. Acomo N.V. is listed at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

Together, we supply organic ingredients that taste good and do good. Join us in our mission to make everyone’s first choice organic.

For our office in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, we are looking for a:

PROJECT COORDINATOR - FUNDED PROGRAMS

The project coordinator is part of the sourcing team which aims to enhance resilient, sustainable and value-driven sourcing at origin through strong partnerships, impact programs and aligned supply chains. A key component of this approach is the implementation of funded programs that provide technical assistance to suppliers, helping to mitigate supply chain risks and strengthening supply chain- or landscape level resilience. The impact programs are an important tool to scale regenerative organic agriculture, aligning with Tradin’s sustainability strategy and Nature Positive Goals.

In this role you are responsible for the application, administration and compliance of funded programs to support sourcing, quality, social and environmental sustainability, and certification. You are in close contact with the project teams including Tradin colleagues, external parties and funders and support them in the application writing, contracting, planning and carrying out of activities, project communication, monitoring and evaluation and reporting according to specific guidelines and plan. Furthermore, to strengthen the funded program value creation model both internally and externally, this role places a specific focus on developing and maintaining a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework to track and communicate the impact of funded programs. You will report to the Manager Funded Programs.

Our ideal candidate is a passionate and proactive self-starter with a hands-on approach who takes the initiative, has a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail.

What you’ll bring

• Master’s degree in development economics/agriculture/M&E/sustainability or related fields

• 1-4 years’ work experience in a similar role, preferably with work on monitoring and evaluation

• Excellent concept writing skills in English

• Strong attention to details, analytical and conceptual skills

• Project management skills, ability to motivate people and collect information

• Highly motivated and self-directed, capable of multi-tasking and working under limited supervision

• Able to interface directly with international, cross-functional teams

• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills

• Interest in/affinity with organic production as a contributor to international development

• Communication skills for liaising and communicating with vendors, external partners, development organizations, and internal departments in Dutch, German, French

• Ability and experience to work in changing and diverse circumstances, including low-income countries

• Interest in global sourcing of Agri raw materials, development projects

What we’re looking for

• Funding & Program Development; Identify relevant funding opportunities and partners to finance Nature Positive Programs. Develop project proposals, including business cases, budgets, and implementation plans

• Project Coordination; Liaison with project stakeholders (including funders, technical partners and Tradin colleagues). Coordinate funded programs, ensuring delivery on time, budget, and objectives. Monitor progress and manage risks or deviations.

• Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance; Set up and maintain M&E frameworks to track impact and performance. Manage data collection, reporting, and contract administration in line with donor & internal impact reporting requirements.

• Knowledge Management & Communication; Maintain an overview of all funded programs and pipeline. Support internal and external communication and knowledge sharing.

Where you will be working

Our company is rooted in passion, integrity, and sustainability for organic. And for everyone involved in it. We are a global, multicultural, purpose-oriented company, aware of our impact on people, food, and the environment. 

For us, it’s about working together, being responsible and entrepreneurial while having a blast doing it. It’s a dynamic, fast-paced environment supported by 30 years of expertise in the business. And still, we don’t stay stuck in our old ways – we encourage our employees to embrace our values, bring ideas to the table and go for it! 

We foster an inclusive, balanced, open environment to support and develop your work and skills while you make a real difference. 

We build bridges and create strong bonds across the entire supply and people chain, internally and externally. From the beginning – organic and beyond.

Our offer

• An exciting role in a rapidly growing international company

• A position for 40 hours.

• A workspace right in the center of Amsterdam, next to Central Station

• Good working conditions and a pleasant and dynamic work environment

• Work-from-home flexibility in line with our policy

• Enjoy benefits through ALLEO – our benefits platform, with a monthly employer contribution

• Commuting allowance – in line with our policy

• A competitive remuneration package

• An informal and professional company culture of team spirit with a can-do attitude.

Interested?

Apply via the ‘’apply’’ button!