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Project Manager / Auditor for Sustainable Aquaculture/Fisheries Certification

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Sectors Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location Switzerland - Europe
Town/City Weinfelden (CH) or Konstanz (DE).
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 15/06/2012
Company Name The Institute for Marketecology (IMO)
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Description

The Institute for Marketecology (IMO) is one of the first and most renowned international agencies for inspection, certification and quality assurance of eco-friendly products. Our world-wide activities are accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) according to EN 45011 (ISO 65), which is the international standard for certification. IMO offers certification for organic production and handling according to the EU Regulation (EC) N° 834/2007 and (EC) N° 889/2008. Also, we have been accredited by USDA and MAFF for organic certification according to the American National Organic Program (NOP) and to the Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS), respectively. 

For more than 20 years, IMO has been active in the field of organic certification and has further developed expert sectors in seafood, natural textiles, sustainable forestry, and social accountability monitoring. 
IMO Group has a large team monitoring and verifying the production and processing of seafood according to a number of diverse standards. Thanks to the international network of IMO offices and representatives, IMO offers its expertise in quality management worldwide.

Job description
To support our team, IMO is looking for an expert in line with the following job description:

•Audit planning and coordination
•On-site audits of aquaculture farms and fisheries
•Report writing, report evaluation
•Interaction with customers and interested parties

•Coordination of complex projects, project management (budget 
responsibility, planning, data analysis, controlling, administration)

•Acquisition of new projects, marketing

•Other activities / responsibilities depending on interest

The position offers a sound insight into methods of quality control and certification, international contacts and participation in the development of eco-friendly approaches. Training and support will be provided by the aqua team at the head office in Weinfelden (CH) or Konstanz (DE).

Requirements
•Graduation in aquaculture or fisheries sciences or similar
•Interest in sustainable seafood etc.
•Experience & interest with client interaction; social skills
•Languages: Proficiency level in English and German mandatory. French 
and Spanish desirable
•EDV: affinity to software programs (e.g. Vertec, E-cert) and excellent 
knowledge of excel and other data and project management tools e.g. 
MS Project
•Experience in project management and controlling
•Good working skills (efficient, well structured, ability to work under 
pressure, work independently, timely and able to manage complex 
processes)
•Good writing/documentation skills 
•Experience as an auditor or in quality control desirable
•Full-time or part-time
•Starting date: July or as soon as possible. Office location: Weinfelden 
(CH) or Konstanz (DE).

Contact 
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV including photo & references) until June 15th 2012. Ms Stephanie Geiger, E-Mail: humanresources@imo.ch, Phone: +41 (0) 71 626 08 90

Interview sessions will be held in week 26 and 28 (June 2012).

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