Project Manager with Coding Skills at FairChain WorkForce

About the Role

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent to join us on a mission to transform the coffee industry through radical transparency and fair trade practices.

We're building digital tools that track the entire journey of coffee — from tree to cup — showing the world how much farmers get paid, how much coffee is roasted locally in Kenya and Ethiopia, and how every sip creates measurable impact. We're looking for someone who loves both technology and purpose, and knows how to bring AI into the mix to make our systems smarter, faster, and more intuitive.

Position Details

• Location: Kenya (remote collaboration with international partners)
• Contract type: Full-time
• Experience required: 2-3 years
• Education: Technological Education or Computer Science background

Key Responsibilities

• Manage international tech partners across Poland, India, Pakistan, and the Netherlands
• Coordinate the development of multiple transparency tools and data platforms
• Contribute directly to code when needed — fixing, improving, and optimizing our tools
• Integrate AI to automate processes, generate insights, and improve transparency dashboards
• Transform data and traceability products into scalable, user-friendly business tools
• Bridge the gap between tech, design, and impact — communicating how our solutions drive real-world change

Required Skills & Experience

Hard Skills:

• SQL & database management (Google Cloud Console)
• Next.js / React / Node.js
• JavaScript & TypeScript
• Experience with APIs and integrations
• GeoServer (or similar)
• Mapbox GL JS (preferred)
• QField (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Proactive, problem-solving approach to project management
• Ability to manage international teams effectively
• Comfortable with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong passion for technology and social impact
• Self-motivated and willing to dive into code independently