Program Officer-Reimagine Certification at Rainforest Alliance

Job Description

• Coordinate the contributions within Ghana to the development of the new certification system.
• Establish close collaboration with the cross functional teams set up to develop and rollout the new certification system.
• Coordinate reimagine certification pilots, for example on data collection, in Ghana.
• Develop and coordinate the rollout plan for the new certification system.
• Work closely with members in the alliance and partners on generating and analyzing data through data provided through certification applications, and routine monitoring of producer groups.
• Support efforts toward improving data collection and monitoring approaches and measuring improvement against priority indicators outlined in the reimaging certification portfolio.
• Coordinate and work with producers and relevant partners to understand the need for different and additional tools and approaches to diagnose and address the existing sustainability gaps and the underlying root causes

Requirement/ Skills

• Master’s degree in a relevant field like agronomy, business management.
• At least 5 years’ experience with program management and certification systems.
• Strong organizing and communication skills. Experience with lean management is a plus.
• Fluency in English both verbal and written. French is an asset.
• Experience in Ghana;
• Ability to travel locally and internationally at least 40% of the time