Kenya office
Michael Nkonu, Executive Director Fairtrade Africa
As Executive Director, Michael works with the Board to develop and manage the strategic direction of Fairtrade Africa. Michael oversees the work of the Fairtrade Africa team to ensure our vision is effectively communicated and implemented to various stakeholders both within Africa and internationally to advance the cause of Fairtrade African producers.
Sanga Massawe, Finance Officer
As Finance Officer, Sanga’s duty has been to manage Fairtrade Africa funds to ensure their optimum utilisation and their procurement in a manner that risk, cost and control considerations are properly balanced. Sanga plays a key role in forecasting and planning for Fairtrade Africa resources and their utilisation, financial and investment decisions, cash management and evaluating the financial performance of the organisation.
As the Regional Coordinator for Eastern Africa, Amos implements Fairtrade Africa strategy in the region. He is the lead person in developing and coordinating Eastern Africa regional specific programmes. He is in constant communication with producer organisations and relevant partners to ensure maximum participation of producers in the Fairtrade system.
Veronique Verlinden, Communications Specialist
Veronique is in charge of communications at Fairtrade Africa. She carries the overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the organisation’s communications strategy. She supports the regional networks and coordinates with member organisations and other stakeholders in and out of the Fairtrade movement.
Wangeci Gitata, Fundraising & Partnerships Manager
Wangeci is responsible for raising funds for Fairtrade Africa and is tasked with fostering strategic partnerships for the secretariat at the regional and international level. She is accountable for the overall management of grant funding initiatives, concept note writing and engagement with Fairtrade Africa’s funders and stakeholders. She coordinates her role with that of the Global Fundraising Team of the Fairtrade movement and also supports fundraising for market development activities.
Rachel Wandia, Market Development Manager
Rachel is in charge of market development at Fairtrade Africa. She carries the overall responsibility of developing the Fairtrade movement and market within Eastern Africa. She is in charge of promoting the Fairtrade brand with consumers, working with local producers to grow and develop the portfolio of Fairtrade labeled products, and increasing the sales of these products within the region.
South Africa office
Marcela Guerrero Casas, Policy and Advocacy Manager
Marcela’s role includes policy analysis and advocacy on key Fairtrade Africa and Fairtrade issues; policy research and analysis on emerging issues in Fairtrade, agriculture and trade in order to help guide Fairtrade Africa in decision-making and development of key relationships with Fairtrade organisations, regional and international institutions relevant to Fairtrade Africa. Marcela is originally from Colombia and has spent the past four years in Southern Africa working in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Swaziland.
Mkhululi Silandela, Regional Coordinator Southern Africa
As the Regional Coordinator for Southern Africa, Mkhululi implements Fairtrade Africa strategy in the region. He is the lead person in developing and coordinating Southern Africa regional specific programmes. He is in constant communication with producer organisations and relevant partners to ensure maximum participation of producers in the Fairtrade system.
Ghana office
Kwame Banson, Regional Coordinator West Africa
As the Regional coordinator for Western Africa, Kwame implements Fairtrade Africa strategy in the region. He is the lead person in developing and coordinating Western Africa regional specific programmes. He is in constant communication with producer organisations and relevant partners to ensure maximum participation of producers in the Fairtrade system.