{"id":3316,"date":"2011-05-05T20:46:22","date_gmt":"2011-05-05T20:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=3316"},"modified":"2011-05-05T22:48:11","modified_gmt":"2011-05-05T22:48:11","slug":"rainforest-alliance-recruits-manager-africa-or-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/rainforest-alliance-recruits-manager-africa-or-asia.html","title":{"rendered":"Rainforest Alliance Recruits Manager, Africa or Asia"},"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: Manager, Africa and South Asia, Sustainable Agriculture Auditing Services – Sustainable Agriculture Division
\nReports to: Managing Director – Sustainable Agriculture Division
\nLocation: Accra, Ghana<\/p>\n

Position Summary:<\/strong>
\nThe Manager, Africa and South Asia, SAAS, will be responsible for overseeing the staff and the day-to-day operation of SAAS and SmartWood in Africa and South Asia, including audit services, finance, quality and systems and producer relations. In co-ordination with the Sustainable Agriculture Division and Sustainable Forestry Division teams, She\/he will further develop strategic growth plans for certification in the region and oversee their implementation. She\/he will also play a key role in expanding audit capacity. She\/he will manage a team of three, based in the United States, Ghana, and Cameroon and work closely with independent auditors.<\/p>\n

Provide strategic guidance to Rainforest Alliance auditing in Africa and South Asia working to develop an effective service delivery platform;
\nEstablish and meet certification targets
\nIdentify and increase the pool of qualified auditors, consultants and assessors, and conduct auditor training
\nEnsure that local auditors and consultants follow the Rainforest Alliance technical and administrative certification protocols
\nEnsure all auditing is conducted in compliance with ISO17020 quality standards and additional requirements (SAN or FSC)
\nUndertake audits, incorporating and evaluating trainee auditors
\nPerform technical review of audit in the region to ensure sufficient communication with clients, appropriate deployment of auditing teams, prompt response to inquiries, and excellent service
\nIn consultation with the Sustainable Value Chains and Sustainable Landscapes programmes, develop and implement certification strategies for multinational producing and\/or buying companies
\nSupport the annual budgeting and mid-year re-forecasting for the region; review quarterly budgets and accounts receivable reports
\nCo-ordinate with the 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

Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources Management or related field
\nAt least 7 years of direct work experience with first-hand knowledge of the concepts of sustainable agriculture
\nExperience with certification systems (Rainforest Alliance Certified TM, organic, or FSC) preferred
\nStrong written and verbal communication skills in English and French; Spanish a plus
\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, ability 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 35% 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<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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