Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Rainforest Alliance Certification Management Lead and manage all activities related to Rainforest Alliance Certification for coffee operations. Coordinate certification audits, surveillance audits, and corrective action implementation.
• Ensure compliance with Rainforest Alliance standards across farmer groups and supply chain operations.
• Maintain certification records, audit documentation, and compliance reports. Liaise with certification bodies, auditors, buyers, and relevant stakeholders on certification-related requirements.
• MultiTrace Portal Management Take complete ownership of the Rainforest Alliance MultiTrace platform. Manage traceability transactions, volume reconciliations, and certificate-related documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely uploading of sustainability and traceability information required by buyers. Generate and maintain documentation supporting Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee sales and shipments.
• Support internal teams and customers with MultiTrace-related documentation and reporting requirements. Farmer Engagement & Verification Lead farmer onboarding activities for Rainforest Alliance certification and verification processes.
• Conduct farmer training programs on sustainability standards, good agricultural practices, environmental conservation, and certification requirements. Build strong relationships with farmers, producer groups, and local stakeholders across coffee-growing regions.
• Coordinate field-level assessments, farm mapping, and compliance monitoring activities. Support implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives at the farm level.
• EUDR Compliance & Traceability Support the implementation and management of EUDR compliance requirements across the coffee supply chain. Coordinate collection, validation, and maintenance of farm-level geolocation and traceability data.
• Ensure documentation and due diligence requirements are maintained as per EUDR guidelines. Work closely with sourcing, sustainability, and compliance teams to establish robust traceability systems.
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend actions to maintain compliance.
• Sustainability Program Implementation Plan and execute sustainability initiatives focused on environmental conservation, climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and farmer livelihoods.
• Track sustainability KPIs and prepare periodic reports for management and customers. Support customer sustainability requests, assessments, and reporting requirements.
• Represent the company in sustainability forums, farmer meetings, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements.
• Promote awareness and adoption of sustainable coffee production practices among farmers. Qualifications & Experience Education Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or a related field.