Careers
We love what we do! We’re on a journey to make international trade fair for everyone – and we’d love you to bring in your expertise!
FLOCERT is a business with a difference. We’re a social enterprise, which means all of our money is invested back into social and environmental change. We are highly values-driven – and our values are the key to our success. When you join us, you can be sure that you’ll never have to move your ethics down your agenda.
Freelance Auditor (m/f/div) - Germany, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe
Introduction & Description
Founded in 2003, FLOCERT remains mission-driven and dedicated to working with all types of organisations, from small producers to internationally recognised brands, in order to promote fairness in global trade. Our accreditation as a Social Enterprise demonstrates our commitment to social business values.
With six international offices conducting business in over 120 countries, FLOCERT specialises in offering global reach with local expertise.
For more information, please explore further on our website: www.flocert.net
- Freelance[1] based on mutual agreement and number of available audits
- Location of audits: predominantly in Germany and Scandinavia but possibly also other locations according to the auditor’s availability and language skills
- Communication languages: office language is English
- The audit fee and benefit package depend upon qualifications and experience
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Training will be provided by FLOCERT
[1] All auditors of FLOCERT have to be free of any commercial or other interests which could possibly influence or be seen to influence their motivation to always act in the best interest of FLOCERT and would hence have to sign a Conflict of Interest declaration.
Your responsibilities
- Collaborate with Fairtrade customers to schedule audits in accordance with the agreed annual audit plan
- Ensure proper coordination of audit activities in alignment with the audit plan
- Conduct rigorous FLOCERT Fairtrade trader audits, meticulously evaluating adherence to Fairtrade Trader and Product Standards across Europe, including key locations predominantly in Germany and Scandinavia
- Assess and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions proposed by audited entities to rectify identified non-compliances
- Monitor that audited organizations provide appropriate and verifiable evidence demonstrating the successful correction of non-conformities in line with Fairtrade standards
- Maintain meticulous records of audit findings, non-compliances, corrective actions, and supporting evidence
- Ensure that all documentation complies with regulatory and Fairtrade standards, making it readily accessible for internal and external reviews
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports that transparently present audit findings, non-compliance issues, and the corrective actions taken
- Deliver these reports within the specified deadlines and provide recommendations for audited organizations that have achieved compliance with Fairtrade standards
- Attend and actively participate in mandatory training sessions to ensure that your knowledge and skills remain current and in line with the evolving standards and requirements of Fairtrade audits
Your qualifications, experience and skills
- At least 2 years of experience in auditing (e.g. Fairtrade, organic, ISO 9001: 2008, SA8000, ISO 14001, Financial audits, UTZ/ Rainforest Alliance, CoC or other schemes).
- Affinity to numbers and data analysis
- Business experience in the trading sector
- Fluent in English and German, both oral and written
- Excellent communication skills and customer orientation
- Ability to work independently and to be assertive, unbiased, and impartial
- High flexibility, reliability and availability to travel in the relevant region
- Supportive of Fairtrade
- Background in economics/accounting
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Power BI
- Other languages
- Experience in working with Fairtrade, small producer organizations, manufacturers/processors, exporters, importers
- Background in agriculture, food science or food technology
- Technical knowledge of the products: Coffee, Cocoa, Sugar, Fresh fruits, Herbs&Spices etc.
How to apply
Please kindly note that we only accept online applications and only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be further contacted and will receive notice of the outcome of the selection process.
Do you still have questions? Then give us a call or send us an email.
- Regina Jatzke
- HR Manager for Recruiting & Employer Branding
- +49 (0)228 2493-278
If none of the above positions is a right fit, send us an unsolicited job application to recruitment@flocert.net and subscribe to our jobalert.
After you apply: One step closer to joining our team
Once you have applied for one of our positions listed above, we will carefully screen your application based on the skills and experience required for the job.
If it's a great match, we will contact you to schedule a (remote) interview. As part of the interview process, we may ask you to complete an online assessment to further assess your skills.
Once all interviews are completed, and a decision has been taken, we will inform all shortlisted candidates. If you are successful, we will offer you an employment contract. Our journey together starts when the contract is signed, and we can welcome you to FLOCERT to start your onboarding process.
FLOCERT is an organisation I'd be proud to retire from—though I'm not planning on that anytime soon! The vibrant, multicultural work culture, which is both friendly and inspiring, makes every day enjoyable. The work-life balance is a standout feature, with a flexible model that lets me work partially from home – a huge advantage since I live out of state. I'm grateful to be part of such an amazing organisation and look forward to continuing my journey here.
”Jasleen Kaur
Key Account Officer
FLOCERT is a Great Place To Work
FLOCERT is one of the winners of this year's Great Place to Work® competition, "Best Workplaces in North Rhine-Westphalia 2024".
In receiving this prestigious accolade, FLOCERT reaffirms its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that transcends borders and resonates deeply with its global workforce.
Watch Christian Jambor, Head of Human Resources at FLOCERT, explain why this certification is important to our organisation.
Your best career move yet
With headquarters in Germany and regional offices in Costa Rica, England, India, South Africa and the United States, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your horizons. Our team is full of cultural diversity and creativity, and we respect and learn from each other's ways of working – but when it comes down to it, we all share the same ethical principles and values.
At FLOCERT, we value attitude just as highly as formal qualifications. Every individual in our team has an entrepreneurial spirit and is proud to own their role. A shared eagerness to learn and develop means that our organisation is always alive with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Innovation plays a key role in FLOCERT's success in a dynamic environment.
Be the future of Fairtrade
As ethical awareness grows across the world, so does Fairtrade. In conjunction with the German dual vocational training system Berufsausbildung, we're proud to welcome the upcoming generation into this extraordinary sector. Our apprenticeships are designed to give the freshest talent in our sector a well-rounded introduction to Fairtrade.
To make sure we're always doing the best by our team, we partner with prestigious institutions such as Great Place To Work and berufundfamilie.
