Fairtrade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect. FLO-CERT, an independent international certification company provides the credibility, trust and transparency behind the Fairtrade Label. With over 2000 clients in more than 70 countries, FLO-CERT has become one of the world’s leading social certification bodies – empowering over one million farmers and wage workers and their families in the global south through access to the Fairtrade market. FLO-CERT GmbH has an upcoming vacancy in its Central Certification Committee for a two year period: TITLE Certification Committee Member – Auditor Representative (m/f) FUNCTIONAdvising the Certification Department on certification decisions and certification related topics. RESPONSIBILITIES· Participation in four 2-day meetings a year· Conduct quality control of presented cases· Give advise on presented certification cases and topics REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS· Fluency in English· profound knowledge of Fairtrade certification· Experience as Fairtrade Auditor preferred· Proven expertise in at least one of the following issues: o development issueso workers rights, small farmers’ organizationso international tradeo auditing and certification of social and economical development. TERMS AND CONDITIONS· Meetings take place in the FLO-CERT Office in Bonn, Germany.· Start February 2009· The office language is English.· Honorarium is paid for preparation days, travel days and days on site.· Travel expenses are reimbursed· Travel and accident insurance for trips to and from Certification Committee meetings· Term of office is two years and can be extended for two years TO APPLY· Please consult www.flo-cert.net for more information on FLO-CERT GmbH and the Fairtrade movement.· Please apply by email in English, with Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter to David Holzwarth· Deadline for applications: 22nd of November 2009.
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