Sustainability Manager managing sustainability certification activities for coffee and cocoa industries. Leading projects and engaging with international stakeholders for a sustainable future
Responsibilities
Leadership and management of sustainability certification activities as Country Manager for assigned countries
Ensuring compliance with environmental and social standards and coordinating with Certification Bodies and key stakeholders
Monitoring, implementation and supervision of certificate validation for assigned 4C Units and CoC Groups
Cooperation with the EUDR team in validating applications for no-deforestation assessments and EUDR attestations
Support of the Integrity Program through analysis of reported cases and monitoring of corrective actions
Monitoring and analysis of the development and implementation of relevant laws and regulations
Driving international customer acquisition and development of key stakeholder relationships
Facilitation of business expansion in countries of responsibility
Contribution to system development and continuous improvement
Development, organisation and facilitation of high-level international sustainability events
Requirements
University degree in agricultural science, agronomy or a related field
Minimum 2–5 years of professional experience in sustainability certification or environmental standards within the agricultural sector
Proven experience in managing sustainability projects and international customer acquisition
Experience with data analysis and relevant tools used in certification processes
Very good practical experience with certification systems and complex stakeholder-driven environments
Excellent English language skills (at least C1, written and spoken)
Excellent local language skills in Portuguese, Vietnamese (preferable), Chinese or Spanish (at least C1, written and spoken)
Good German language skills is an asset
Excellent communication, presentation and networking skills with strong intercultural competence
Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making abilities with a high attention to detail
Independent, proactive and strategic working style with an entrepreneurial mindset
High level of integrity, confidentiality, reliability and service orientation
Benefits
Great Team Environment
Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
Close collaboration with sister companies
The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
Individual learning and development plan
Professional onboarding
Frequent feedback sessions
Many free language classes
Access to several trainings and technical courses
We promote from within!
Hybrid set-up
4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
Flexible working hours and trust based working time
30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Carnival Monday)
Sabbatical options
A generous pension scheme (bAV)
JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
Annual bonus scheme based on performance
Wellness Programs
Subsidized Urban Sports Club
Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life
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