Quality Reviewer at AfriCert

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Quality of reports adheres to the standard template
• Reviewed and verified report is submitted within 7 days of receipt of the report
• Report Consistency to ensure all Nonconformities are reported
• Confidentiality of reports to safeguard clients’ reputation

JOB SPECIFICATION:

• Ensure that the final audit report is uploaded in the Rainforest Alliance Certification Platform within 7 days
• Correct interpretation of the standard requirements for the applicable scope.
• Assignment of nonconformities against the correct standard requirements
• Evaluate the quality of the report against the standard template
• Document recommended changes and any comments, observations and suggestions for improvement and send them to the Lead Auditor
• Ensuring that the reports do not include the names of the persons interviewed
• Verification that the evidence for all applicable requirements (Nonconformity/ conformity) is described in a manner that is clear, concise, verifiable and expresses the nature, magnitude and correct technical basis of the NCRs in relation to the standard
• Verification that the conclusions of reports are consistent with the NCRs reported
• Verification that the audit team verified the information and data about the CH indicated in the report e. g. geodata, workers’ data and other relevant audit differences
• Verification that samples were correctly determined and implemented
  Verification that the correct number and distribution of interviews were conducted
• Correct spelling and grammar without excessive use of jargon and colloquialisms
• Conformity with submission deadlines as per standard guidelines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in any of the following listed disciplines from a recognized institution: Agronomy, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Food Science Technology, Agribusiness, Natural Resources or any other related academic qualification related to the listed disciplines.
• Fluent in written/Oral English or any other language suitable for reporting to Rainforest Alliance
• Knowledge of relevant information systems and tools necessary to carry out quality monitoring activities on the certification process. Such as, but not limited to MS Word, RALN, RACP, and the RA CB Management Platform
• In-depth knowledge of applicable national and local laws and regulations as well as how to interpret their application during the audit
• 18 months working as a quality reviewer for voluntary sustainability standards OR has conducted 5 quality reviews of Voluntary Sustainability standards in the last 4 years
• Successful completion of a certified ISO 9001 LA course OR certified ISO 22000 LA OR certified ISO 14001 course provided by an ISO accredited agency such as (but not limited to) IRCA, RABQSA, RAC, SAATCA, CRBA, ICA approved
• At least 3 years of experience working as a Certifier or LA in social schemes such as but not limited to Fairtrade, GRASP, SA8000, SMETA
• Experience in auditing social standards (at least 6 relevant certification audits as an LA in the last 4 years such as but not limited to Fairtrade, GRASP, SA8000, SMETA