Country Operations Manager

Better Cotton Initiative Published: November 21, 2018
Location
Dallas, Texas
Skill Level
Mid Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Farm / Organics / Strategy Development

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Description

~ The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) — the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world — aims to reach 5 million farmers worldwide with more sustainable agricultural practices, and account for 30% of global cotton production by 2020. ~

In less than 10 years, the Better Cotton Initiative and its Partners have supported over 1.6 million farmers in 23 countries in adopting more sustainable agricultural practices. Thanks to these efforts, Better Cotton accounts for around 15% of global cotton production. We are truly a joint effort, encompassing stakeholders all the way from farms to fashion brands and civil society organisations, driving the cotton sector toward sustainability. BCI aims to transform cotton production worldwide by developing Better Cotton as a sustainable mainstream commodity.

Position Overview

In line with the BCI Americas Plan, the Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery of BCI programs by the US assurance team, and by recruiting and managing BCI staff members, Group Assurance Implementing Partners, consultants, third-party verifiers, and other partners. The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing existing relationships with growers and partners, and for ensuring continued growth in the amount of Better Cotton produced in these markets.

The Operations Manager will oversee the implementation of all aspects of the assurance program as well as capacity building initiatives at farm and GA IP level. The Operations Manager will also be responsible for working closely with BCI global teams to provide feedback and help inform future developments of the Better Cotton Standard System.

In addition, the Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the programme related tasks with BCI’s strategic partner in Brazil and the coordination and delivery of our benchmarked partner program.

A complete description of responsibilities and qualifications can be found here.

To Apply

  • Please click "Apply" below to upload a CV (2 pages maximum) and a motivational letter (2 pages maximum), in English with subject: “Application Operations Manager – US ” by 30 November 2018 at the latest.
  • We thank all applicants for their interest; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an online test between 10 and 16 of December 2018.

~ BCI is an equal opportunities employer, and is committed to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human and financial resources. ~

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