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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.

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The independent Fairtrade Certification body, offering Fairtrade Certification services to customers in more than 120 countries. FLOCERT GmbH, a …
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Student Assistant Quality Management (m/f/div)

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Introduction & Description

FLOCERT is a leading global certification body. Besides providing sole certification to Fairtrade, we also offer an array of services to support companies in sourcing on Fairtrade principles, where no Fairtrade Standard applies.

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
 
 
Description
 
 
Join our Credibility Assurance Unit at FLOCERT and contribute to a meaningful mission: promoting fairness in global trade! As part of an international, dynamic, and purpose-driven organisation, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality standards of our operations.
 
As Student Assistant you will work closely with the Quality Management team and support control of documents, administration of a central complaints system and get insights in the internal audit process. Fluency in English is essential, and Portuguese language skills would be a valuable asset.
 
This will give you the opportunity to gain deep insights into the area of sustainability, development and certification in a unique environment.
 
Job Share: Part-time (20 hours per week)
Location: Position is based in the FLOCERT GmbH Office in Bonn, Germany
Start date: 1 April 2025 or as soon as possible
Salary: Category II – Collective Bargaining Agreement / Tarifvertrag Groß- & Außenhandel NRW

Your responsibilities

  • Administrative support to document control, complaints management and internal audit
  • Support coordination of meetings and events including minutes

Your qualifications, experience and skills

  • Enrolment at a university program, ideally a subject related to natural science, analytics or legal
  • Valid “Immatrikulationsbescheinigung” during employment
  • Affinity to working with data and processes
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Fluency in English verbal and written
  • Fluency in Portuguese oral and written would be practical
  • Pro-active, hardworking, and reliable individual and work style
  • Good communication skills, flexible, experience in dealing with different cultures
  • Strong dedication towards customer service
  • Motivation for Fairtrade
  • Prior experience with ISO norms or one of the ISEAL assurance schemes is advantageous
  • Practical experience and understanding of (Data) Quality, Data Governance, and Data Management

What we offer

  • International work environment
  • Company culture of dialogue and respect
  • Onboarding and welcome management
  • Open-minded and value-driven colleagues living our mission
  • Flexible working hours
  • Attractive benefit package
  • Opportunities to make a meaningful impact
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Chance for motivated staff to grow

How to apply

Click on the lower button  “APPLY NOW!”  and submit your application documents in English.

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.

Work-life balance

FLOCERT is an organisation I'd be proud to retire from—though I'm not planning on that anytime soon! The vibrant, multicultural work culture, which is both friendly and inspiring, makes every day enjoyable. The work-life balance is a standout feature, with a flexible model that lets me work partially from home – a huge advantage since I live out of state. I'm grateful to be part of such an amazing organisation and look forward to continuing my journey here.

Jasleen Kaur, Key Account Officer

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.

 

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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.

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