FLO-CERT GmbH certification for development
Fairtrade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect. FLO-CERT, an independent international certification company provides the credibility, trust and transparency behind the Fairtrade Label.
With over 2000 clients in more than 70 countries, FLO-CERT has become one of the world's leading social certification bodies -empowering over one million farmers and wage workers and their families in the global south through access to the Fairtrade market.
FLO-CERT GmbH currently has an Auditor vacancy within its Central Services department for a customer orientated, service driven, energetic new Auditor with an interest in FAIRTRADE:
Auditor Europe II /Northern Europe (m/f)
FUNCTION
- Conduct FLO-CERT Fairtrade audits.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To carry out FLO-CERT Fairtrade audits against Fairtrade Standards at Certified Operators in Northern Europe.
TASKS
- Audits in Northern Europe: Norway and Denmark (and other neighboring countries as needed)
- Audits of importers and manufacturers in the specified countries.
- Completion of audit report, including identification of all relevant non-conformities.
- Scheduling of audits as requested by FLO-CERT.
REPORTING TO
Certification Analyst Europe II
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary:
- University level education (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (Economics, Accounting, Food Science, Agronomy, etc.).
- At least 2 years experience in auditing (e.g. Fairtrade, organic, ISO 9001:2000, SA8000, ISO 14001 or financial audits)
- At minimum 2 years work experience in relevant European countries
- Fluent in English (mandatory), in Danish and/or Norwegian, both oral and written
- Strong commercial skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to be assertive, unbiased and impartial
Advantageous
- Business experience
- Technical knowledge of the products: Coffee, Bananas, Tea, Sugar, Cocoa, Composite Manufactured Products
- Knowledge of one or more of the following certification schemes: Fairtrade, Organic, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, Euregap
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Job share: Freelance
- Place of work: Flexible
- To be based in Denmark or Norway (optional in Sweden).
- Communication language: English, Danish and/or Norwegian
- Payment: According auditors fee agreement
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Training will be provided by FLO-CERT
TO APPLY
- For applying, please visit the FLO-CERT vacancy website:
www.flo-cert.net/flo-cert/main.php?id=8
Please click on the selected job title link and follow the "smartrecruiters" application procedure for submitting your application documents in English, with Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter and salary indication to Mr. David Holzwarth.
- Deadline for applications: 11th of October 2009
Please consult www.flo-cert.net for more information on FLO-CERT GmbH and the Fairtrade movement.
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