FLOCERT recruits an Auditor
FLOCERT is currently looking for an Auditor (West Africa & Madagascar)
Description
Carry out FLOCERT Fairtrade audits against Fairtrade Standards for various products in the respective region/country. Auditor training will be provided by FLOCERT.
Responsibilities:
-Performing audits of manufacturing and trading companies as well as producers’ organizations and exporters in the specific region/country against the Fairtrade Trade Standard.
-Scheduling of audits as requested by FLOCERT.
-Completion of audit reports, including identification of all relevant non-conformities.
Qualifications
“Must haves”:
-University level education (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (Economics, Agriculture, -Accounting, Food Science, Agronomy etc.).
-At least 2 years of experience in auditing (e.g. Fairtrade, organic, ISO 9001:2000, SA8000, ISO 14001, financial audits).
-Fluent in English and French.
-Fluent in the language of the respective region: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Senegal, Sierra -Leone, Togo and Madagascar.
-Ability to work independently.
-Ability to be assertive, unbiased and impartial.
-Excellent communication skills.
-Residents of the respective regions mentioned above in Africa.
-Motivation for Fairtrade.
“Nice to have”
-Business experience in relevant fields.
-Experience in working with companies, producer organizations and/or exporters.
-Technical knowledge of products, e.g. coffee, tea, flowers, cotton, fresh and dried fruit, nuts and oil seeds.
-Knowledge of one or more of the following certification schemes: Fairtrade, Organic, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, Euregap.
Job details
Freelance position
Location: West Africa
Assignments West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo) and Madagascar.
The salary and benefit package depends upon qualifications and experience
Start date: as soon as possible
How to apply
Please apply by submitting your application documents in English, with curriculum vitae, reference letters or reference contact data as well as a motivation letter with salary indication.
Please do kindly note that only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.