Rainforest Alliance Opportunities -- Chain-of-Custody Associate, Asia-Pacific Region, SmartWood Program
Title: Chain-of-Custody Associate, Asia-Pacific Region, SmartWood Program
Reports To: Chain-of-Custody Coordinator, Asia-Pacific Region, SmartWood Program
Location: Denpasar, Indonesia
The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.
SmartWood (SW) is a program of the Rainforest Alliance created in 1989; it is the oldest global forestry certification program and has been accredited by the internationally recognized Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). SmartWood’s mission is to promote the implementation of sustainable forestry worldwide. To accomplish this, SmartWood provides forest management and chain of custody certification services. Chain-of-Custody (CoC) certification verifies the flow of certified forest products through the supply chain, from the forest to the point of sale, assuring consumers and forest product companies that the wood they buy comes from certified forests.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the CoC Coordinator, the CoC Associate will facilitate the execution of SW CoC certification services for SW clients in the Asia-Pacific Region. S/he will be directly involved in all aspects of CoC certification assessments and audits including scheduling, project management, customer service, oversight of contract auditors and quality control.
Responsibilities
* Facilitate the execution of CoC assessments and audits in the Asia-Pacific Region to include budgeting, service contracts, team identification, logistical planning, support to consultants, report review, liaise with clients and finalize reports for approval;
* Develop and implement audit schedules and ensure timely and efficient completion of audits;
* Ensure efficiency, quality control and adherence to SW technical and administration certification protocols for all jobs directly under his/her responsibilities;
* Recruit, train and manage qualified consultants and assessors;
* Provide monthly expense and progress reports to the CoC Coordinator;
* In coordination with the CoC Coordinator, provide customer service to current and potential SW clients to include, but is not limited to, providing information about certification, guidance on interpretation of certification standards and logo use;
* Cooperate with and support other SW staff in the execution and coordination of CoC client recruitment, assessments and audits and other SW projects;
* Act as auditor on selected assessments and audits;
* Provide input for SW policy development and technical improvements to the certification system; and
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* BA required, concentration in forestry, management, industrial engineering, or related field preferred;
* 2-3 years professional experience, preferably in forest product industry, forestry, paper and print industry or related field;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
* Background or interest in environmental conservation strongly preferred;
* Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills and attention to detail;
* Ability to be flexible in a changing and fast-growing environment;
* Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel);
* Experience in auditing preferred (such as ISO 9000 or 140001 or CoC);
* Knowledge of SW Certification and/or FSC certification a plus; and
* Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience.
To Apply
Please use our online employment application form or send resume, cover letter and salary history to: PT SmartWood Indonesia, Jl. Ciung Wanara no. 1X Renon Denpasar Bali, 80225, Fax. +62 361 235-875 or email to asia_pacific@ra.org.
The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.
