Agriculture Auditing Services Associate, Asia Pacific -- RA-Cert Division
The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business 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 travelers.
RA-Cert, a division of the Rainforest Alliance, supports the organization’s mission by delivering sustainability auditing, verification, and certification services based on the best available global standards. RA-Cert conducts its work with the highest integrity, transparency and quality in order to generate positive economic, ecological and social benefits for our clients and worldwide.
The Agriculture Auditing Services Associatewill ensure timely and professional implementation of all audit processes in the Asia Pacific region. S/he will be the main contact person for farmers and companies in Asia Pacific with regards to the sustainable agriculture certification program of the Rainforest Alliance. In close coordination with their supervisor, s/he will promote the certification program, cultivate relationships with farmers/companies, and expedite the audit processes.
- Provide information about the certification program and cultivate relationships with farmers, companies and other stakeholders in Asia Pacific;
- Provide timely and professional execution of the audit services in Asia Pacific, including review and approve audit applications, develop audit budgets, provide quotations to clients, develop service agreements and audit plans, coordinate audit logistics, select qualified auditors, and review audit reports;
- Ensure complete tracking of the audit engagementsand recording in data management system;
- Administer and handle grievances, appeals and suggestions with regards to the audit processes by clients, staff or other parties;
- Apply the quality systems as required by Sustainable Farm Certification, Intl. and RA-Cert;
- Act as auditor on selected audits;
- Perform presentations and attend meetings as needed;
- Provide periodic progress reports;
- Develop strong expertise in Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) policy and standard; and
- Other duties as assigned.
- Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Forest Engineering or a related field;
- 3-5 years experience in the agriculture field;
- Previous auditing experience under other agricultural and/or forestrycertification scheme, preferred;
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and general working knowledge of the Internet and web-based skills);
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
- Creative, energetic with outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to relate to farmers, NGOs and companies across various cultures; and
- Strong organizational skills with high level of attention to detail.
Commensurate with experience.
Only candidates authorized to work in Indonesia will be considered.
Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, Jl. Cok Agung Tresna, Griya Alamanda Blok no. 17 , Bali, Indonesia; E-mail: asia_pacific@ra.org. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for.
The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.