{"id":3313,"date":"2011-05-05T22:44:51","date_gmt":"2011-05-05T22:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=3313"},"modified":"2011-05-05T22:45:11","modified_gmt":"2011-05-05T22:45:11","slug":"rainforest-alliance-recruits-certification-service-associate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/rainforest-alliance-recruits-certification-service-associate.html","title":{"rendered":"Rainforest Alliance recruits Certification Service Associate"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Rainforest Alliance<\/strong> is an international nonprofit organisation that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use 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 travellers.<\/p>\n

Sustainable Agriculture Auditing Services (SAAS) – a programme of the Rainforest Alliance’s sustainable agriculture division – audit farms to the standards of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) in countries where the SAN has no other inspection bodies. SAAS works closely with Sustainable Farm Certification Intel. a SAN authorised certification body, in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Title: Certification Services Associate, West Africa – Sustainable Agriculture Auditing Services, Sustainable Agriculture Division
\nReports to: Customer Service Co-ordinator, Africa and Asia Pacific – Sustainable Agriculture Auditing Services, Sustainable Agriculture Division
\nLocation: Accra, Ghana<\/p>\n

Position Summary:<\/strong>
\nThe Certification Services Associate will ensure the timely and professional implementation of all Rainforest Alliance’s agriculture auditing processes in West Africa. She\/he will be the primary contact for farmers, companies and auditors operating in the region. In close co-ordination with the Customer Service Co-ordinator, she\/he will promote the certification programme by cultivating new and existing relationships with farmers and companies. She\/he will also be responsible for carrying out audit processes.<\/p>\n

Cultivate new and existing relationships with farmers, companies, auditors and other stakeholders in West Africa
\nProvide up to date and informative certification-related information to interested parties
\nOversee the application and swift execution of all audits services in West Africa;
\nReview and approve applications, develop audit quotations (to be approved by the supervisor) and provide quotations and invoices to clients
\nDevelop service agreements, audit plans and obtain client’s approval
\nDefine and co-ordinate audit logistics, including auditor selection and contracting;
\nGather audit reports to ensure prompt review and distribution;
\nEnsure payment of the auditors;
\nMaintain Rainforest Alliance audit management database with timely entry of audit milestones and required documentation;
\nAdminister and handle audit-related appeals, suggestions and complaints from clients, staff or other parties
\nEnsure compliance and adherence to the quality systems as required by Sustainable Farm Certification, Intl;
\nCo-ordinate with SmartWood Africa Co-ordinator to achieve cross programme efficiencies in Rainforest Alliance audit management and customer service; and
\nOther tasks as assigned
\nSalary: Commensurate with experience<\/p>\n

Required Skills or Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bachelor’s degree required
\n4-6 years of experience in delivering client services
\nInternational experience with an agricultural and.or environmental NGO preferred
\nStrong written and verbal communication skills in French and English
\nStrong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and general working knowledge of the Internet and web-based skills)
\nCreative, energetic with outstanding interpersonal skills
\nAbility to related to farmers, NGOs and companies across various cultures
\nStrong organisational skills with high level of attention to detail; and
\nWillingness and ability to travel up to 15% of the time
\nOnly candidates authorized to work in Ghana will be considered<\/p>\n

How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ghana: Send resume, cover letter and salary history to:<\/p>\n

Rainforest Alliance
\nBox KA 9714
\nAirport
\nAccra-Ghana<\/p>\n

Email: ghanapersonnel@ra.org<\/strong>. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for.<\/p>\n

Offer valid till:\u00a017 May, 2011<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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