Fairfood International is a non-profit campaign and lobby organisation, which encourages the food and beverage industry to increase the level of sustainability of its products. In this way, Fairfood contributes to the fight against hunger and poverty across the globe. Fairfood is in contact with more than 1500 companies in over 60 countries worldwide to encourage them to increase the level of sustainability of their products.

The Research Department of Fairfood is currently recruiting for the position of

Junior Researcher Market Trend Analysis

Position

As a Junior Researcher Market Trend Analysis (called Project Assistant Brand Owner Analysis internally) you will provide in-depth knowledge on a specific trend or development in the food and beverage industry. Relevant topics are the trend towards sustainability, the trend towards healthier food, the growing market share of private labels, the level of consumer demand for sustainable products, or the development of radio-frequency identification (RFID). You will collect and combine relevant data from the internet, academic literature, online news articles and interviews with experts on your topic. You will analyse the causes, scope and impact of the trend you are studying on the food and beverage industry and its various actors, and extrapolate the motivations and strategies underlying the decisions made in the industry. Finally, you will analyse the implications of your findings for Fairfood’s mission and strategies, thereby contributing to increased effectiveness of Fairfood’s lobby and campaigns.

Competences

You are studying at or have graduated from a higher education institution (HBO) or university or have acquired an equivalent level of development in working and thinking through professional experience. A degree in International Business, Economics or Management is advantageous but not necessary. You have good analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. You are able to work both independently and within a team. Knowledge of the food and beverage industry is a big asset. As a successful applicant you are also accurate, objective, analytical and result-oriented. Obviously, you have an affinity with Fairfood’s objectives.

What we offer

This is an unpaid position suitable as an internship or a graduation assignment contributing to the objectives of a fast-growing international sustainability organisation. Because the organisation is ISO 9001 certified, it gives you a unique chance to obtain work experience in a professional non-profit organisation. You will have the freedom and opportunity to continue developing yourself and achieve tangible results. We value our employees and fully recognise that flexibility of working hours might be important for you. To create a beneficial relationship for both parties we prefer you to work for a minimum of sixteen hours a week over at least a three-month period.

Interested?

If you recognise yourself in this outline and noticed your core qualities detailed above, we would like to meet you! For inquiries related to the position, please contact the Project Leader, Anja de Korver at: anja.dekorver@fairfood.org . If interested, please send your motivation letter and CV to the HR Department, hr@fairfood.org . For questions concerning the procedure, contact the HR Department on (+31) (0) 627241227.

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