Job Description FUNCTION •Organize Fairtrade audits and certifications of operators in South East Asia, East Asia and Australia. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage certification activities of operators in the respective region • Select, train and evaluate auditors. • Supervise staff in the respective region. • Participate to the continuous improvement of FLO-CERT Certification systems. • Manage communication with LIs, Producer Networks and key clients in the region. • Plan, develop and implement strategy for operational management and development to meet performance plans within agreed budgets and timescales.
TASKS • Manage the processing and the evaluation of applications for assigned operators. • Manage the annual certification process for assigned producer and traders. • Take certification decisions for assigned operators and manage the quality control of audit reports. • Participate in staff hiring process for the respective region. • Ensure adequate training, guidance and evaluation of staff. • Manage the regional planning of audits. • Organise the regular evaluation of auditors. • Ensure communication and feedback with auditors. REPORTING TO Continent Manager Asia Your Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Necessary: • University level education (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (Food Science, Business, Agronomy, Law, Economics, Sociology etc.). • Demonstrated experience in personnel management of at least 2 years. • Familiar with one or more of the following certification schemes: Organic, Eurepgap, SA 8000, Fairtrade, ISO 9000 or equivalent. • Fluent in English. • Excellent communication skills, team player, flexible, experience in dealing with different cultures. • Strong dedication towards customer service. • Strong command in the use of MS Office Products. • Motivation for Fairtrade. Advantageous • Prior experience in auditing (social, ethical, organic etc.). • Fluent in a South East or East Asian language written and spoken. • Business experience in international trade. • Work experience in food processing industry. • Knowledge of the agricultural sector in South East or East Asian
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
Antigua and Barbuda
Salary:
[n/a]
Date available:
now
Experience Skills:
Senior Manager
Company:
Fair Trade
Company Description:
The concept of fair trade has been around for over 40 years according to FINE but a formal labelling scheme didnt get off the ground until the late 1980s.
1988: launch of the first Fairtrade label, Max Havelaar, under the initiative of the Dutch development agency Solidaridad. The first Fairtrade coffee from Mexico was sold into Dutch supermarkets. It was branded "Max Havelaar," after a fictional Dutch character who opposed the exploitation of coffee pickers in Dutch colonies.
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08/12/2009