Standards & Assurance Manager needed at Workforce Group

Job Description

• We are looking for a Standards & Assurance Manager to oversee activities on Rainforest Alliance (RA) and our internal standards. You will work with a dynamic team of 30+ members, coordinate activities relating to agricultural standards/certification, and work together with team members in other units on Certification+ activities.

Key activities and responsibilities

• Monitoring the progress of all steps of the certification processes of IMS teams of suppliers.
• Collecting and updating all documents relating to the certification process, such as pre-audit reports, audit reports, non-conformity reports, and certificates.
• Standardizing processes across suppliers’ IMS teams to ensure aligned deliverables, through annually reviewing and updating the following guidance documents for implementation, guided by the Global Standards and Assurance Manager.
• Monitoring standardized data collection activities by all suppliers’ IMS teams and supervising data organization efforts with documentation officers/data analysts, to create the following full population databases.
• Working closely together with the M&E & Information Management Team within the organization.But not limited to the above-stated.

Qualities we are looking for

• A master’s degree in Agricultural development, Environmental science, or other related disciplines.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing agricultural-related standards in cocoa, coffee, or cashew (preferably cocoa).
• Experience in the RA certification program is an advantage
• A passionate and ambitious worker
• Self-starter and all-round mentality; willing to execute simple tasks as well as manage big portfolios
• Fluency in English; fluency in French is an advantage

What we offer you

• You will be part of a fast-growing organization and broad network with excellent future career opportunities.
• We offer substantial freedom in your work,
• You will learn about the newest tools and programs to bring a positive change to cocoa farmers’ livelihoods and the environment.
• Work status 40 hours per week. Based in Nigeria.