Bonsucro - Impact Funding Manager

IMPACT FUNDING MANAGER DECEMBER 2021

ABOUT BONSUCRO

Bonsucro is the leading global sustainability platform and standard for sugarcane, one of the world’s most important crops. Our purpose is to collectively accelerate the sustainable production and uses of sugarcane.

We convene over 270 members from more than 50 countries to address critical challenges in the sugarcane sector and drive both performance and impact through our system of sustainability standards. We work across all sugarcane products and derivatives – sugar, ethanol, molasses, and bagasse in traditional and newer market sectors, from sugar and alcohol to biofuels and bioplastics.

Bonsucro is ISEAL Code Compliant. Our system has been independently evaluated against ISEAL’s Codes of Good Practice––a globallyrecognised framework for effective, credible sustainability systems.

In 2021, we published a new strategic plan that reflects our confidence in the future of sustainable sugarcane and the contribution we will make to the UN Global Goals and climate action.

The strategy sets out our ambitions to collectively accelerate the sustainable production and uses of sugarcane through three strategic aims: • Create shared value across the supply chain • Improve the environmental impact of sugarcane • Strengthen human rights and decent work in sugarcane farming and milling.

These aims are underpinned by six main activities: certification and assurance, impact projects, membership development, market development, digitisation, and communications. We will use the combined strength of our global membership to create a powerful force for change.

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OCTOBER 2021 TO DECEMBER 2022 GROWTH PLAN

CEO

Governance Exec

Standards & Assurance Director Standards Manager (social)

Finance & Risk Manager

Standards Manager (env)

Finance Exec

Assurance Manager

Operations & Systems Manager

Assurance coordinator

HR Exec (P/T)

Data Analyst

International Programmes Director

Corporate Director

Digital/IT Manager

Impacts & Insights Manager

RD Africa

RD Asia/ Pacific

Director Engagement & Markets

Impact Funding Manager

India Manager

Brazil Country Manager

ASEAN Manager

Brazil Programme Coordinator

RD Latin America

Mexico Coordinator

Central America Manager

Membership and Markets Manager

Comms & Events Manager

Markets/ Member Analyst

Marketing & Social Exec

New Role Total headcount: 32 (14 New positions) Engagement/Markets: 5 Programmes: 11 Corporate Services: 7 S&I: 6 Exec: 2

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THE ROLE

JOB SUMMARY

TITLE:

Impact Funding Manager

LOCATION:

London based (hybrid working)

TRAVEL:

Occasional overseas travel will be required

Working for a dynamic, purposeful, multi-stakeholder organisation you will play a pivotal role in the Bonsucro mission to collectively accelerate the sustainable production and uses of sugarcane and the success of the ambitious new fiveyear strategic plan. Founded ten years ago, Bonsucro is the most widely adopted standard for sustainable sugarcane and is undergoing an exciting time of expansion and opportunity.

The Impact Funding Manager will be responsible for the management of the new Bonsucro Impact Fund, from reviewing project applications to funding allocation, supporting the project selection committee and coordinating with the monitoring & evaluation partner. The Impact Funding Manager will work closely with the Director of International Programmes in developing further funding opportunities for impact projects to support the execution of Bonsucro’s strategy in key sugarcane origins, and play a key role improving our donor relations. A particular expertise in climate change, human rights or smallholder livelihoods would be an advantage.

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RESPONSIBILITIES STRATEGY AND EXECUTION

Bonsucro Impact Fund Management (60%) • Lead on the whole Fund cycle implementation, from the calls for proposals announcement, to the grant allocation process and reporting, keeping the relationship with applicants and grantees and rigorously implementing the Bonsucro Impact Fund policies and budgets • Responsible to ensure that the Project Selection Committee is informed, supporting their decision meetings and effective governance.

• Track the financial commitments of the Fund and continuously update the forecasted disbursement schedule of the Fund • Lead on strengthening the efficient and effective operation of the Fund through regular collaborative reviews and revisions of existing policies, procedures, grant management and tracking • Work closely with the International Programmes team to support their relationships with BIF partners, through coordination around grant management and programme review processes.

• Support the Monitoring and Evaluation partner to ensure that MEL processes are effectively implemented and contribute to the Bonsucro Impact Fund learning and impact reporting • Work with the Communications team to communicate externally about the Fund and projects and telling compelling stories to attract increased investments in Bonsucro Credits and/or leverage other funds.

• Keep abreast with developments in the sugarcane sector to inform the Fund’s future grant programmes.

Other Impact Funding (40%) • Identify and evaluate new and existing institutional, government and corporate donors for strategic fit, and manage the funding database to track donor grants and programmes.

• Develop fundraising plans, funding pitches and secure additional funding from institutional, government and corporate partners to meet the (>£1,million p.a.) income targets for impact projects (supplemented by Bonsucro Credit Trading income) • Facilitate and/or develop, with support from others, new project proposals as required by the line manager

• Prepare and submit timely donor reports and provide support/coaching to the Programmes team to do the same • Generate reports and analytics as required.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Work in accordance with Bonsucro’s Principles of Accountability, Collaboration, Credibility and Inclusivity • Nurture and maintain a positive office environment and culture through both individual and team engagement. Provide feedback, guidance and direction as needed • Highlight exceptions and risk immediately to the Director of International Programmes as they arise for discussions and resolution.

STAKEHOLDER AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• E ngage with internal and external stakeholder, delivering presentations and promoting the Bonsucro Impact Fund, promoting and influencing support to Bonsucro and the Fund • Proactively manage service partnerships and delivery toward contractual agreements.

• Act as a representative of the company, where relevant, with both internal and external stakeholders.

REPORTING AND ANALYSIS

• Work together with staff to deliver required quarterly/annual reports and tracking progress against key indicators.

• Share regular operational progress updates with the Director of International Programmes, SMT and respective programme managers.

• Periodically review and analyse progress and provide findings and recommendations of areas of improvement

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CANDIDATE PROFILE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Considerable grant-management experience in the not-for-profit sector • Record of accomplishment in securing funding from donors for sustainable development, preferably related themes of worker/human rights, climate action, water stewardship, gender and smallholder agriculture • Solid in project management and process, including application of logical frameworks • Experience reviewing budgets and financial reports • Influential and inclusive communicator • Adaptable to thrive in a mission-led, fast moving, multi-stakeholder, international organisation • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a multi-cultural team environment • Ability to identify solutions in a fast-paced environment, work autonomously and be proactive in approach • Fluent in written and spoken English • Demonstrated commitment to the mission and principles of Bonsucro

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Direct experience of working on sustainable agriculture, rural livelihoods, climate action, rural development, climate change or human rights • Ability to speak Portuguese, Spanish, or French

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HOW TO APPLY

All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process.

The document should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last NameDocument Name-Date (mmyy) e.g., Pat-Jones-CV122021-Bonsucro.

TIMELINE

Closing Date: Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder.

EQUALITY STATEMENT

Equality and diversity are at the core of Bonsucro values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

QUERIES

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email at bonsucro-impact-funding-manager@ oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.

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ABOUT OXFORD HR

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Oxford HR has many years of experience in search as well as an extensive network of international development, social sector, corporate, public sector, and academic contacts from across the world. We carry out comprehensive and often international searches designed to meet the specific needs of our client.

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