Green Way Farms PLC Compliance and Certification Officer 2020 Jobs in Ethiopia
Green Way Farms PLC Compliance and Certification Officer 2020 Jobs in Ethiopia
The Senior Staff at the organization are a group of highly talented professionals with experience in Ethiopian export horticulture, and agricultural development sectors, as well as direct experience in the Ethiopian start-up context.
Each member of the team has a passion for improving the lives of smallholder farmers and increasing access to organically and sustainable grown, high-nutritious foods, and is committed to seeing the company realize its core objectives.
Job Requirements
Mission of Role
To ensure the company remains in compliance with all agribusiness best practices, and notably the certifications that the company is maintaining (currently EU Organic, GlobalGAP, GRASP).
To ensure all internal and external inspections are streamlined, efficient, and completed without issue
Responsibilities & Outcomes
Activities
Outcomes
Organize all relevant company documentation (with the assistance of other staff) to facilitate streamlined and easy inspections
All documents required for inspection are immediately able to be retrieved and up to date (at all times)
Conduct independent and random internal audits of ALL company practices and report the findings to the Director of Operations and Managing Director
The company leadership is aware of any non-compliances and has guidance on how to address them
Provide directly or facilitate guidance/training to staff on all compliance related needs annually (as well as when internal audits identify a knowledge/activity gap)
All staff have the knowledge and formalized training required for the company to remain in compliance with relevant certifications
Review company practices and propose changes to the company’s operations that increase efficiency while remaining in complete compliance with all certifications
The company reduces its unit operating costs by 5% due to suggestions provided by the Compliance Officer.
Certification
Lead the process of preparing for and undergoing certification for GlobalGAP, EU Organic, and other certifications as specified by the company management
The company completes inspection and receives approval (within 8 weeks) for each certification for which the company applies.
Monitor the timing
and expiration dates of all certifications, proactively scheduling inspections
The company’s certifications never expire
Other
Lead the process of registering new seed varieties that the company wants registered, going through the Ministry of Agriculture’s seed registration and testing protocols and collaborating with research centers
Attend to any other tasks assigned by the Director of Operations and/or Managing Director.
These tasks included, but are not limited to: note taking, record keeping, and conducting analysis
Three new crop varieties that the company wants registered are registered within one year of starting the process
The company’s Directors are supported and able to focus on the company’s highest priorities
Required Experiences/Skills
Deep understanding of and experience with the rules and requirements of GlobalGAP and/or EU Organic
Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university with a minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent
Strong reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English language
At least 5 years of experience working in one of the following fields: agronomic production or horticulture
Experience working on agribusiness certification
Experience leading projects, managing and owning responsibility for all aspects, from conception to execution
Experience in information and/or data management
Experience working in environments that are regularly changing and where results are generated not behind a desk, but out of the office with external stakeholders
A strong attention to detail, a dedication to doing things correctly & completely, and complete reading and writing fluency in English
Passionate and knowledgeable about organic farming, growing food, agribusiness, and compliance
Preferred Experiences/Skills
Deep understanding of and experience with the rules and requirements of BRC, Rainforest Alliance, GRASP, Fair Trade, ISO, HAACP, or other horticulture certifications
Experience working at an early-stage organization
Experience supporting certification in a smallholder farmer-oriented business
Experience working in or collaborating with an Ethiopian agriculture research center
Experience managing the registration of a new seed variety in Ethiopia
Experience supporting certification in a smallholder farmer-oriented business
How to Apply
Please submit your application materials through the EthioJobs website only.
Women candidates are highly appreciated.
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