Integrity Assessor – Certification Body

Role Overview

• Plan and prepare on-site, remote and desktop Integrity Assessments, including associated travel activities, in coordination with the ISCC office in Cologne
• Prepare and coordinate assessment schedules and audit plans for Integrity Assessments
• Conduct ISCC Integrity Assessments of certification bodies with a regional focus on North and Latin America, in accordance with ISCC standards and procedures
• Conduct desktop reviews, on-site and remote Certification Body (CB) office assessments, with a focus on Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO/IEC 17065-related requirements and compliance with ISCC requirements for certification bodies
• Conduct witness assessments of auditors to evaluate audit performance, auditor competence and compliance with ISCC requirements
• Evaluate audit evidence, identify findings and follow up on non-conformities and corrective actions as applicable
• Compile clear, objective and evidence-based Integrity Assessment Reports and CB Applicant Assessment Reports
• Contribute to the continuous development of the ISCC System and the ISCC Integrity Program

Requirements

• Completed university studies or comparable qualification in a relevant field
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in certification, conformity assessment, quality management or auditing
• Audit or ISCC experience is mandatory
• Completed auditor or lead auditor training, preferably based on ISO 19011, with demonstrated experience in audit planning, interviewing, sampling, evidence evaluation, reporting and formulation of findings
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17065 and demonstrated experience assessing Certification Body Quality Management Systems, including impartiality, competence management, certification processes and decision-making requirements
• Experience conducting desktop reviews, remote assessments and on-site audits or assessments, including evidence-based evaluation of certification files
• Experience conducting witness assessments or evaluating auditor competence and audit performance is an advantage
• Strong ability to prepare clear, objective and evidence-based assessment reports, including non-conformities, corrective action requests and follow-up conclusions
• Understanding of global supply chains and complex organisational set-ups
• Independence and freedom from conflicts of interest ; Integrity Assessors cannot simultaneously work as auditors for certification bodies
• High proficiency in English ; additional languages, especially Spanish or Portuguese, are an advantage
• Residing in North or Latin America, with valid visas or permits and high willingness and availability to travel throughout the region to conduct Integrity Assessments
• Very good organisational and communication skills
• High level of commitment, proficiency and assertiveness
• Structured, accurate and independent working style
• Good knowledge of standard IT tools, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Benefits

• Remote work and flexible working hours
• Competitive compensation
• Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
• Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions, 4C Services, and GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, giving you even more development opportunities
• The opportunity to work independently and shape processes