Profile needs – VERIFICATION AGENTS
JOB SUMMARY1) Verification of allocated plots● Visit the plots assigned to verification based on the verification protocol;● Carry out the necessary measurements and observations;● Redo the plot mapping if necessary;● Liaise with TN Manager/Traceability Team to update incorrect polygons or farmer/supplier data
2) Monitoring deforestation● Report any deforestation activity in our farmer plots;● Report any deforestation activity in the general vicinity of the plots;● Monitor all activities and remediations offered to farmers/suppliers to achieve compliance.
3) Farmer training● Train farmers on EUDR requirements;● Improve farmer awareness and clarify issues relating to deforestation regulations and requirements;4) Assist with supplier verification and audits● Liaise with suppliers such as cooperatives, farmers’ organizations to collect necessary documentation;● Assist with audits – internal and external.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
1) Training● Minimum level of BAC+2 in agriculture, BTS in agriculture or any equivalent diploma or a minimum of intern with 2 years of experience in cocoa cultivation;● A certification in agriculture is an asset;● Know French and/or English;
2) Skills● Know the local language;● Travel requirements: Frequent travel to rural areas (100% of travel to rural areas).● Others: Be able to drive a motorcycle (have a category A driving license);
3) Qualifications● Have a good knowledge of cocoa cultivation;● Have good training capacity;● Have a good knowledge of the rural area concerned.● Knowledge about deforestation;● Be able to handle an android phone;● Live in a rural area;● Experience in training producers;● Experience in monitoring agricultural plots;● Reside in the area concerned;
Number of positions: 60.
Category: 3A
Proposed duration: 6 months
Start date: July 1, 2024
Please send us CVs to the following address; jobs@onyx-as.com no later than June 9, 2024