Lead Auditor at Kenya Flower Council

JOB BRIEF

We are currently seeking to fill in the position of a Certification and Quality Expert - Lead Auditor.

Reporting to the Certification Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintain up to date producer database regarding their certification and re-certification cycles including scheduling of audits.
• Producing timely and accurate reports on such inspections in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065, KFC auditing procedures and GLOBALG.A.P. timelines and quality system requirements.
• In charge of follow ups on Corrective Action Reports (CAR) on the same are prepared
• Prompt update of quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and documentation required by the Certification Scheme.
• Conduct KFC Certification Scheme annual internal audits alongside ISO/IEC 17065 checklist as may be assigned by the CEO.
• Support and contribute to the KFC Technical and Certification Committees.
• Support in training needs analysis and risk profiling for the Flower sector & value chain.
• Support in project proposal development and implementation on SPS, system audits.
• Any other relevant duty as assigned by the supervisor or the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications:    

• Musthave a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, Agriculture, Environment, Agronomy.
• Must be qualified and trained in the following ISO, technical & social courses:
• ISO19011Auditing Principles – Lead Auditor Certificate
• SA 8000 Social Accountability–Lead Auditor Certificate
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems–Lead Auditor Certificate
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems – Lead Auditor Certificate
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems – Lead Auditor Certificate
• Training on Labour and Environmental Laws – Lead Auditor Certificate
• A.P. IFA Online Tests Certificates required for Flowers and Ornamentals Lead Auditors
• Musthave 5 Years of experience in a Lead Auditor position
• Experience in stakeholder and project implementation

Skills & proficiencies required:

• Good understanding of flower production processes, post-harvest operations, and the entire value chain.
• Good understanding of the legislation that govern the floriculture industry on Social practice, Environment, GAP, and institutional governance.
• Auditing skills on a diverse certification schemes as guided by ISO 19011.
• Good understanding of the floriculture industry and the interrelated value Chains.
• Good understanding of standards development, audit management and certification.