Chain of Custody Auditor
Central-North Germany, Germany
| Reference | NEPCon |
| Contract type | Contract |
Location: Germany (preferably Central-Northern part)
Details: Permanent full time staff or self-employed
Start Date: Immediately
Summary of Position:
NEPCon is looking for a new Auditor, who would like to join our team and help build up our new service area within SAN chain of custody (CoC) certification of sustainable agricultural products carrying the Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM Seal. The Auditor will be responsible for day-to-day service of new SAN clients as well as existing FSC clients in Germany. The area of responsibility will cover all technical and administrative aspects of CoC certification evaluations, and the Auditor will support market development for NEPCon certification services in general, and carry out sales in the region.
Responsibilities and tasks:
• Act as Lead Auditor on chain of custody evaluations in Germany (and potentially neighbouring countries);
• Support the day-to-day coordination and execution of CoC evaluations, including budgeting, creating service contracts, logistical planning, liaising with clients and finalising and reviewing reports;
• Develop and implement evaluation schedules and ensure timely and efficient completion of these;
• Ensure efficiency, quality control and adherence to NEPCon’s technical and administration certification protocols;
• Provide customer service to current and potential clients of NEPCon in Germany, including the provision of information about certification, technical guidance on interpretation of certification standards and the certification process and trademark use;
• Develop strong technical expertise in SAN and FSC policies, standards and protocols;
• Contribute to developing and executing client sales strategies for the regions;
• Conduct presentations; attend meetings and other events as a representative of NEPCon;
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in fields related to food and beverage products, forest products, natural resources management, or similar;
• Preferably 2 or more years of professional experience within in food and beverage industry or forest products industry or related field;
• Environmental/quality management system experience is a plus;
• Knowledge of SAN or FSC certification is an advantage;
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional, diplomatic and tactful approach is essential;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong level of computer literacy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English;
• Willingness to travel intensively in Germany and neighbouring countries.
• Belief in the mission and activities of NEPCon and belief in certification as a means to support sustainable development is essential.
We offer:
• An exciting and challenging position within a dynamic and innovative international organisation with staff in 15+ European countries and Russia;
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and performance;
• Good opportunities for growth and professional development;
• International training in certification services provided by NEPCon.
About Nature, Ecology and People Consult (NEPCon)
NEPCon www.nepcon.net is an international non-profit organisation working to encourage and support sustainable land use worldwide. Our core competence area is currently the forestry and timber sector where we work primarily through various certification services. We work closely with our partner the Rainforest Alliance for SAN and FSC certification services.
NEPCon is a fast growing organisation, and we are currently developing our range of services further into other business areas associated with sustainable land use. Our service portfolio currently covers more than 20 million hectares of certified forest and more than 1,200 certified clients in the timber supply chain. Our clients are located in more than 30 countries.
By joining NEPCon, you will be part of a mission-driven, friendly international community. The working atmosphere is informal, dynamic, open-minded, and highly appreciative of innovative ideas that promote our mission and goals. The challenges and diversity of our work as well as our staff policy provide ample opportunity for professional and personal development.
About Rainforest Alliance
Rainforest Alliance www.rainforest-alliance.org is an international non-profit organisation that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behaviour. It is based in New York, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide
To apply:
Email your covering letter with expectations and CV as soon as possible and no later than 29th May to application@nepcon.net, att: Peter Sorensen, Operations Director.
Additional information:
Kinga Sulkowska, Director, NEPCon Central Europe, ks@nepcon.net (+48697997937), and Christian Rahbek, Agricultural Programme Manager car@nepcon.net (+4550597624)
| Expires on | 5/29/13 12:00 AM |
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