Fairtrade is the most recognized and trusted sustainability label, working to make trade fairer for people and planet.

For more than three decades, Fairtrade has been making an impact on the way trade works. We believe that every farmer and worker should have access to a better way of doing business, and a better way of living. 

Fairtrade International is an independent non-profit organisation representing more than two million small-scale farmers and workers worldwide. It owns the FAIRTRADE Mark, a registered trademark that appears on more than 37,000 products. Beyond certification, Fairtrade International and its member organisations (three producer networks and 19 national Fairtrade organisations) partner with producers and businesses, engage consumers, and advocate for a fair and sustainable future.

The IT officer is responsible for administrative support and work performed in the IT team of Fairtrade International with the purpose of:

• Be an enabler for FI users to work effectively with given IT tools.
• Support ongoing IT administration and user support issues.
• Maintain IT systems availability

Provide administrative, organizational, logistical, and other work related services to assist the work of the IT Unit, such as:

• Providing first level IT support
• Assist Users in the effective use of existing applications
• Manage and Administer Microsoft 365 Environment. Configuring and troubleshooting various M365 applications like SharePoint, Teams, Exchange, and OneDrive
• Train and support in the use of Microsoft Office 365 suite of tools
• Be an enabler of IT Solutions for our user base
• Monitoring the performance of M365 systems, ensuring high availability, and performing routine maintenance tasks
• Assist users in identifying existing IT Compliant applications required to fulfil their needs and assessing other options when existing systems do not fulfil these needs
• Help users navigate the IT Framework Agreement to ensure all new applications have been checked for compliance
• Assisting with user support requests on-site, with telephone and as well with request tracker tool.
• Assist the ICT-Manager on user administration, user support and server maintenance of Fairtrade International's ICT infrastructure.
• Setup, change and move computer workplace plus peripheral devices.
• Support FI telephone system & smart phone users.
• Preparation and maintenance of IT documentation and training material
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest updates, features, and security best practices

Perform other duties and tasks, consistent with the skills and expertise as required.

Knowledge / Job Specific Competencies:

• 2 years of relevant experience in dealing with Microsoft Operation Systems, Microsoft 365 including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure. (E)
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Windows products, personal computer software set up and installation, PC hardware connectivity, TCP/IP protocol, in-depth knowledge of PC operations, printer operations, print server operations, and network operations (E)
• Knowledge of Linux Debian, Ubuntu and CentOS (E)
• Fluency in German and English, any other language is an advantage (E)
• Problem solving mentality (E)
• High commitment to service delivery and solution-oriented working practices (E)
• Good writing and verbal communication skills (E)
• An ability to work to tight deadlines and within a challenging environment (E)
• Very good organizational and work prioritization skills (E)
• Highly collaborative and supportive approach when providing IT assistance (E)

Personal Qualities

• A willingness to learn new applications and practices to help our users
• Services oriented, outgoing and friendly
• Ability to work in pressurised situations
• Patient

• This is a full-time position (38,5 hours per week) within Fairtrade International.
• Location is at Fairtrade International offices in Bonn, Germany with the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements
• The office language is English.
• Salary as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Wholesale and Foreign Trade Industries for North Rhine Westphalia Group V and over tariff payments
• Holiday Bonus and 13th salary  
• 30 days of holidays per year (for fulltime employees)
• Subsidised public transportation ticket
• Subsidised meal services
• Childcare cost subsidy

Please note that Fairtrade International is strict on compliance with the required qualification criteria mentioned above, and only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.