The Organization
As the sustainability foundation of ETG, Beyond Beans is dedicated to developing and implementing projects across cocoa, coffee and cashew supply chains. Our impact-driven sustainability programmes focus on making cultivation more sustainable and climate-resilient, protecting biodiversity and improving the livelihoods of farmers and their families.
Beyond Beans is based out of the Netherlands and has operations in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Ecuador, Cameroon and Togo. We support more than 100,000 rural farmer households with training on agroforestry practices and regenerative agriculture, provision of seedlings, and cash premiums. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists, experts, and field staff have experience in topics such as climate-smart agroforestry, community development and promoting gender equity.
The job
Beyond Beans team in Nigeria has been operating for over 5 years with diverse sustainability activities and collaboration with stakeholder organizations locally and globally. We are looking for an Internal Management System officer at our office in Ikom to help coordinate field team and ensure smooth operations of IMS activities to support the growth of Beyond Beans in Nigeria.
Key activities and responsibilities

• Manage the process of setting up and implementing the internal management system.
• Design the group management plan and conduct training need assessments for farmers.
• Prepare certification documentation according to RA specifications and manage data.
• Run administrative tasks, and coordinate and supervise IMS staff.
• Plan farmers’ training and run training sessions for IMS staff.
• Organize internal inspections.
• Organize and coordinate the approval committee (responsible for approval of farmers into the certification system).
• Coordinate risk management and implementation of the Group Management Plan.
• Organize women empowerment activities.
• Keep the Certification coordinator informed on progress.
• Have a good knowledge of EUDR including planning and organizing the implementation of processes, working methods, and solutions.
• Ensure that producers understand the applicable control points (best practices in cocoa production according to RA standard) and ensure that farmers are improving their techniques.

Qualities we are looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or a related course. M.Sc. Agronomy or related discipline will be an added advantage.
• At least 2-year hands-on experience in crop production, experience in the cocoa sector is preferred.
• Ability to work productively, with minimum supervision, and under pressure.
• Ability to manage a team and efficiency in administrative tasks.
• Good knowledge of IMS management Procedures, documents, and RA requirements.
• Position will be based in Ikom, Cross River, and assigned to station(s).
• Strong communication and training skills.
• Authority in the management of documents and data.
• A well-motivated and proactive person.
• Detailed knowledge of RA Standard.

What we offer you
You will be part of a fast-growing organization and broad network with excellent future career opportunities. We offer substantial freedom in your work, engagement in a broad range of sustainability topics, and personal development opportunities. You will learn about the newest tools and programs to bring a positive change to cocoa farmers’ livelihoods and environment. Work status 40 hours per week. Based in Ikom, Nigeria.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 02/12/2024