Certification Body Integrity Assessor – North and Latin America

Remote

Part-time

Freelancer

Your tasks

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Our activities and impact are expanding, and our teams are growing exponentially since the last 3 years. This is why the Integrity team is looking forward to welcoming you as Certification Body Integrity Assessor.

The Certification Body Integrity Assessor has the objective to verify compliance of Certification Bodies with ISCC requirements in order to safeguard the consistency, credibility, and integrity of the ISCC certification system.

If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a culturally certified Great Place to Work® company with highly motivated and diverse teams making a real difference, we look forward to your application!

Your main duties will be:

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

Your profile

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

Why us?

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

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV, and any relevant certificates.
We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!
We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender, or any other criteria that are not a professional qualification for an open position.

About us

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognised and cover sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCC’s tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains. To date, ISCC holds more than 15,800 valid certificates in 130 countries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at ISCC come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.