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Title | Chain of Custody Support Coordinator - Traceability Unit, Sustainable Agriculture Division |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers. Under the auspices of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), an international coalition of leading conservation groups, the Rainforest Alliance’s Sustainable Agriculture Division works with farmers to ensure compliance with the SAN standards for protecting wildlife, farm land, workers’ rights and local communities. Farms that meet these rigorous environmental, ethical and economic standards are awarded the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal. The Sustainable Agriculture Division consists of the Sustainable Landscapes Program, the Sustainable Value Chains Program, the Sustainable Agriculture Auditing Services Program, the Traceability Unit and Program Administration. The work of the Sustainable Agriculture Division is closely linked to the work of the SAN Secretariat, housed in Rainforest Alliance’s Costa Rica office. Position Summary:
The Chain of Custody (CoC) Support Coordinator will be responsible for supporting Rainforest Alliance and SAN teams by providing information about the Chain of Custody = Certification process globally. In collaboration with internal staff members, this person will be the point person for CoC standard and policy interpretation and related questions from CBs. S/he will be responsible for gathering and providing the traceability and Use of Seal data needed for CBs in preparation of an audit. S/he will work with the SAN Secretariat to organize and conduct CoC training events for Certification Bodies (CBs) worldwide. Functions include serving as a key liaison to CBs on traceability and Use of Seal reports requested prior to an audit. Through regular contact with external organizations and companies, this position will also support the review of the SAN Rainforest Alliance CoC Certification Policy and Standard including providing information, training colleagues and monitoring compliance. Responsibilties:
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Commensurate with experience. Notes:
Only candidates authorized to work in Guatemala will be considered. |