Background of the company

• Kerchanshe Group is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia, and engage in manufacturing, agro-processing and export business. It has a proud history of providing quality coffees to the local and international markets. Currently Kerchanshe Group needs a dedicated and motivated candidate.

Job Purpose:

• Responsible to ensure all produces & products value chains are in compliance with all relevant international regulations, respective sustainability standards and internal policies and procedures while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of any changes in regulatory requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Monitors the implementation progress of standards, quality manuals and standard operational procedures at all sites, processing units, and warehouses

• Supports ICS Managers, Certification officers and farm experts on implementing Standard operational Procedures (SOP), quality manuals and certification requirements

• Reports all non-compliances in regards to Quality manuals and Standard operational Procedures to the certification and standards manager

• Prepares annual certification and compliance trainings, once approved implements it

• Prepares or updates all Certification Body documents and submits within the dead line

• Evaluates onsite documentations, makes on time corrections

• Accompany auditors from certification bodies; for all annual visits, follow-up visits and un announced audits

• Be liaison to the Certification bodies; decides on notifications to the Certification bodies 

• Takes full responsibility for the clearance of Non Conformity arises during field inspections,

• Prepares corrective action plans and follow up on corrective measures

• Provide certification and standards-related induction/ refresher training for company staff, and evaluate the effectiveness,

• Verifies the weekly and monthly reports of all sites fully including work-related accidents and near miss, investigate causes and take corrective, preventive action plans accordingly.

• Prepares quarterly and annual certification and standards compliance action plans in coordination with department manager.

• Insures the implementation of the management plan outlined by Environmental Impact assessment (EIA) report for all newly established projects.

• Insures the implementation of environmental and social guidelines of the company.

• Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification

• MSC/BSC in Environmental Science, Food Science, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, or related.

Experience: 

• 3/5 MSC/BSC years’ experience out of which two years Senior Certification officer.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English, Amharic and Afan oromo languages are more advantageous.

How to Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com with the subject Senior Certification Officer please mention the date on the subject line within seven working days from June 3,2024 up to Jun 10,2024.

 Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

 ‘’ only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.’’