The Rainforest Alliance lead auditor is responsible for conducting audits on farms and/or supply chain entities in accordance with both the audit scheme and SCS protocol. Auditors travel to client sites, perform audits, and submit their audit checklists for review and certification.

This is a contract position, and preferred candidates are located in Cameroon.

Relevant Services/Schemes

• Rainforest Alliance (RA)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Audit Coordination

• Schedule and confirm audit date with client as per the assignment instructions
• Prepare and send client audit plan according to protocols
• Book travel, hotel, and transportation according to company policy, and submit expense reports

Audit Services

• Adhere to all quality and code of conduct standards
• Conduct audits using applicable checklists, forms, and tools
• Maintain positive client relationships and respond to all client inquiries and concerns
• Submit complete and accurate audit reports within established timelines
• Ensure thorough client records are maintained

Program Quality and Compliance

• Attend trainings to maintain qualifications to conduct audits; maintain training records
• Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable regulations and standards
• Prepare clients for audit process by sending required audit plan

Minimum qualifications

• Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard Farm and/or Supply Chain E-course certificate
• Audit Log with minimum 10 environmental and social audits as a lead auditor within the most recent 4 years (e.g. RA, UTZ, Fair Trade, RSPO, GRASP, etc.)
• Familiarity with the third-party certification process
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and database systems

Education and Experience

• University degree in agronomy, food systems, or agroforestry
• 40-hour quality management system training ISO 14001, 9001, 22000 (e.g. Exemplar Global, IRCA, etc.)
• Lead Auditor course from a third party such as ISO 19011
• 40-hour social audit training (SA8000, SMETA, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Willing to travel up to 75%, mostly overnight travel throughout Cameroon