Careers
We love what we do! We’re on a journey to make international trade fair for everyone – and we’d love you to bring in your expertise!
FLOCERT is a business with a difference. We’re a social enterprise, which means all of our money is invested back into social and environmental change. We are highly values-driven – and our values are the key to our success. When you join us, you can be sure that you’ll never have to move your ethics down your agenda.
Auditor (m/f/div) North America (USA & Canada)
Introduction & Description
Founded in 2003, FLOCERT remains mission-driven and dedicated to working with all types of organisations, from small producers to internationally recognised brands, in order to promote fairness in global trade. Our accreditation as a Social Enterprise demonstrates our commitment to social business values.
With six international offices conducting business in over 120 countries, FLOCERT specialises in offering global reach with local expertise.
For more information, please explore further on our website: www.flocert.net
- Freelance[1] based on mutual agreement and number of available audits.
- Location of audits: United States and Canada.
- Required Languages: English and French (advanced Spanish is desirable).
- The audit fee depends upon qualifications and experience.
- Auditor training will be provided by FLOCERT.
- Start date: as soon as possible!
- Resident of the United States or Canada.
[1] All auditors of FLOCERT have to be free of any commercial or other interests which could possibly influence or be seen to influence their motivation to always act in the best interest of FLOCERT and would hence have to sign a Conflict of Interest declaration.
Your responsibilities
- Performing Fairtrade audits of manufacturing and trading companies[2] in North America
- Scheduling of audits as requested by FLOCERT in annual audit plan and in coordination with Fairtrade customers
- Completion of audit reports within given timelines, including identification of all relevant non-conformities in a clear and complete format
- Participate in regular mandatory trainings
[2] Trader audits include audits of importers, processors/manufacturers, distributors and licensees
Your qualifications, experience and skills
- University level education (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (Economics, Agriculture, Accounting, Food Science, Agronomy, etc.).
- At least 2 years of experience in auditing (e.g. Fairtrade, organic, ISO 9001:2000, SA8000, ISO 14001, Financial audits, Rainforest Alliance)
- Fluent French and English level, both oral and written
- Excellent communication skills and customer orientation
- Affinity to numbers and data analysis
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to be assertive, unbiased, and impartial in a customer service-oriented environment
- High flexibility, reliability and availability to travel in North America
- Motivation for Fairtrade
- Business experience in the trading sector
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Power BI
- Advanced Spanish level, both oral and written
- Experience in working with manufacturers/processors, importers, licensees
- Background in agriculture, food science or food technology
- Technical knowledge of the products: Coffee, Cocoa, Banana, Fruits, Herbs & Spices, etc.
- Knowledge of one or more of the following certification schemes: Fairtrade, Organic, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001
How to apply
Please kindly note that we only accept online applications and only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be further contacted and will receive notice of the outcome of the selection process.
Do you still have questions? Then give us a call or send us an email.
- Regina Jatzke
- HR Manager for Recruiting & Employer Branding
- +49 (0)228 2493-278
If none of the above positions is a right fit, send us an unsolicited job application to recruitment@flocert.net and subscribe to our jobalert.
After you apply: One step closer to joining our team
Once you have applied for one of our positions listed above, we will carefully screen your application based on the skills and experience required for the job.
If it's a great match, we will contact you to schedule a (remote) interview. As part of the interview process, we may ask you to complete an online assessment to further assess your skills.
Once all interviews are completed, and a decision has been taken, we will inform all shortlisted candidates. If you are successful, we will offer you an employment contract. Our journey together starts when the contract is signed, and we can welcome you to FLOCERT to start your onboarding process.
There are so many opportunities to grow at FLOCERT. I have not only gained experience in different roles within the company, but I have also developed as a person thanks to the variety of different situations, cultures and competent colleagues I've come into contact with.
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FLOCERT is a Great Place To Work
FLOCERT is one of the winners of this year's Great Place to Work® competition, "Best Workplaces in North Rhine-Westphalia 2024".
In receiving this prestigious accolade, FLOCERT reaffirms its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that transcends borders and resonates deeply with its global workforce.
Watch Christian Jambor, Head of Human Resources at FLOCERT, explain why this certification is important to our organisation.
Your best career move yet
With headquarters in Germany and regional offices in Costa Rica, England, India, South Africa and the United States, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your horizons. Our team is full of cultural diversity and creativity, and we respect and learn from each other's ways of working – but when it comes down to it, we all share the same ethical principles and values.
At FLOCERT, we value attitude just as highly as formal qualifications. Every individual in our team has an entrepreneurial spirit and is proud to own their role. A shared eagerness to learn and develop means that our organisation is always alive with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Innovation plays a key role in FLOCERT's success in a dynamic environment.
Be the future of Fairtrade
As ethical awareness grows across the world, so does Fairtrade. In conjunction with the German dual vocational training system Berufsausbildung, we're proud to welcome the upcoming generation into this extraordinary sector. Our apprenticeships are designed to give the freshest talent in our sector a well-rounded introduction to Fairtrade.
To make sure we're always doing the best by our team, we partner with prestigious institutions such as Great Place To Work and berufundfamilie.
