Fairtrade International
Jens Riis-Jacobsen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital transformation and information technology. Currently serving as the Digital Transformation Leader at Fairtrade International since August 2021, Jens focuses on enhancing the business strategies of 25 Fairtrade System organizations to improve the livelihoods of producers in developing countries. Prior to this role, Jens was the Director of Information Technology at CIMMYT (2011-2020), overseeing IT services for maize and wheat research aimed at increasing food security. Jens also held positions as Data Manager at the International Potato Center, Chief Technical Advisor at Rambøll, Crop Information Specialist at CIMMYT, Freelance Consultant at COWI, Chief Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, and Advisor on project monitoring and evaluation at FAO. Jens holds an M.Sc. in Forestry from the University of Oxford and a Master of Technology Management from Aalborg University.
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Fairtrade International
Fairtrade International is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder organization made up of member organizations around the world. It is responsible for the strategic direction of Fairtrade, setting the Fairtrade Standards and supporting producers in developing countries.Our mission is to connect disadvantaged producers and consumers, promote fairer trading conditions and empower producers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control over their lives. Our vision and mission will be reflected in the values by which we work as an organization so that we ourselves set an example for the changes we seek in others. Therefore we will work collaboratively and seek to empower those who wish to be partners in our mission. Trust is a crucial factor in our work and we will be mindful of our responsibilities to those who place their trust in us. Embracing transparency and stakeholder participation is an important way that we will be accountable for our work.