About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.
About the Role
The Internal Auditor will review the internal inspections, ensure that the crop certification QMS operated by the group is compliant with the standard, and deliver recommendations to achieve the goals of compliance and effectiveness of the system. You also coordinate the Extension and Aggregation Officers and facilitate the flow of information up and down between the Technical Manager and Officers. The focus of this role will be to certify groups of avocado farmers with Global G.A.P certification but may expand to other crops in the future.
Responsibilities
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Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with avocado Global G.A.P standards and identify any non-conformities.
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Design and manage the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS).
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Releases, updates or retires QMS documents, deliver farmer-facing training and manages document control procedures.
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Develop audit plans and schedules, and prepare audit reports.
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Verify corrective actions taken to address non-conformities.
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Guide in maintaining compliance with Global G.A.P standards.
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With your manager, stay up-to-date with changes in Global G.A.P standards and regulations.
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Maintain confidentiality and impartiality during the audit process.
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Communicate with the avocado certification team and other partners involved in the certification process.
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No conflict of interest in the process of undertaking an assignment.
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Manage the extension and aggregation officers and do regular performance reviews.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
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Have a relevant bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, food safety, or a related field.
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You have at least 2+ years of experience in the certification of avocados with Global Good Agriculture Practices(G.A.P) as this will be your short-term focus, but not limited to other crop certifications which will come in the future.
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Completed an accredited Global Good Agriculture Practices(G.A.P) Internal Auditor training course, or received training either as part of the formal qualifications or by the successful completion of a formal course in:
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Audit techniques
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Food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point(HACCP) principles
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Pesticide and fertilizer use
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Integrated Pest Management
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Plant Protection Training
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Fertilizer Training
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Demonstrate knowledge of the Global G.A.P standards and audit procedures.
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Having experience in auditing in the agriculture fields or food industry.
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Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
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English and Kinyarwanda language skills suitable for negotiations and communication with GLOBAL G.A.P bodies.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Kigali, Rwanda (With travel to other districts)
Benefits
Health insurance paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda
Application Deadline
15 April 2023
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
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