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 a vacancy in its Certification department for a customer orientated, service driven and energetic new Auditor with an interest in FAIRTRADE:TITLE(In-house) Auditor Europe II (m/f)
FUNCTION§Conduct FLO-CERT Fairtrade auditsCORE RESPONSIBILITIES§To carry out FLO-CERT Fairtrade audits against Fairtrade Standards at operators in different countries in Europe TASKS§Carry out audits of importers and manufacturers in Europe§Completion of audit report, including identification of all relevant non-conformities§Scheduling of audits§Perform theoretical and practical training of new auditors§Other tasks as identified by the responsible line managerREPORTING TORegional Manager Europe II REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSNecessary:
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) and German, both oral and written.
High availability and motivation to travel in Germany and in other European countries.
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 or Euregap.
Fluent in French or any of the Nordic languages, both oral and written.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS§Job share:100%§Place of work: Position is based in the FLO-Cert Office in Bonn, Germany, although 90 % of the job will be performed out of the office.§Office & Communication language: English§Starting date: As soon as possible§Training will be provided by FLO-CERTTO APPLY§Please apply only via the FLO-Cert vacancy website:www.flo-cert.net/flo-cert/main.php?id=8Follow here the application procedure for registering and submitting your application documents in English with curriculum vitae, motivation letter and salary indication to Mr. David Holzwarth.
Deadline for applications: 15th February 2010.
Please consult www.flo-cert.net for more information on FLO-Cert GmbH and the Fairtrade movement.- Please note that only those invited for an interview will be contacted.Thank you for your understanding. -
