The position entails conducting different agricultural farm audits on site to assess whether clients/farms are adhering to standard requirements for different local and international standards, such as but not limited to Organic programs, Rainforest Alliance, C.A.F.E. practices etc. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• As per ISO19011 requirements; planning and preparation of assessments, execution of assessments/audits and to provide a report with findings as to the conformity with all the requirements.

• Initiating the assessment/audit.

• Conducting document review.

• Preparing for the on-site assessment/audit activities.

• Conducting on-site assessment/audit activities.

• Completion & uploading of documents within set timelines.

• Preparing, approving and distributing the assessment/audit report.

• Conducting assessment follow-up.

• Assistance with handling of claims and appeals.

• Maintaining up to date files of all quality policies, procedures, working instructions and documentation issued by Control Union Ethiopia [CU Ethiopia].

• Maintaining a professional relationship with clients.

• Informing the management of challenges, and threats in the market.

• Clear and regular communication with clients.

• Maintaining contact with the certifier on regular basis.

• Keeping abreast of developments, issues and legislative changes pertaining to the sectors in which assessments/audits are carried out.

• Perform other related works sought by CU Ethiopia or the General Manager.

Salary: Negotiable

Duration of Employmentː Two years with a possibility of extension

Available No. of Postsː 4 [FOUR] 

Proof of any farm auditing and standards training/education/courses completed will improve chances of successful application.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Tertiary education (university qualification) in Plant Science or Horticulture.

• Experience in agricultural farms with 1 year to 3 years of experience. 

• Working as an Internal Auditor in farms a plus.

• Computer literate (MS Office, Outlook).

• Proficiency in understanding/listening, speaking and writing skills of the English language is a must.

• Good communication skills and professional & office discipline.

How To Apply

Send non-returnable CVs and copies of credentials to: ethiopia@controlunion.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.