Integrity Assessor – Certification Body

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Plan and execute on-site, remote, and desktop Integrity Assessments, including any necessary travel arrangements, in collaboration with the ISCC office located in Cologne.

• Develop and coordinate assessment timetables and audit strategies for Integrity Assessments.

• Carry out ISCC Integrity Assessments of certification bodies with a focus on North and Latin America, adhering to ISCC standards and protocols.

• Perform desktop reviews, as well as on-site and remote assessments of Certification Body (CB) offices, emphasizing Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO/IEC 17065-related requirements, and compliance with ISCC standards for certification bodies.

• Execute witness assessments of auditors to assess audit execution, auditor qualifications, and adherence to ISCC standards.

• Analyze audit evidence, pinpoint findings, and monitor non-conformities and corrective actions as necessary.

• Prepare clear, objective, and evidence-based Integrity Assessment Reports and CB Applicant Assessment Reports.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the ISCC System and the ISCC Integrity Program.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completed university education or a comparable qualification in a relevant discipline.

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in certification, conformity assessment, quality management, or auditing.

• Experience in auditing or ISCC is essential.

• Completion of auditor or lead auditor training, preferably based on ISO 19011, with proven experience in audit planning, interviewing, sampling, evidence analysis, reporting, and findings formulation.

• Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17065 and demonstrated experience in assessing Certification Body Quality Management Systems, including impartiality, competence management, certification processes, and decision-making criteria.

• Experience with conducting desktop reviews, remote assessments, and on-site audits or evaluations, including evidence-based assessment of certification files.

• Experience in conducting witness assessments or evaluating auditor competence and audit performance is an asset.

• Excellent ability to prepare clear, objective, and evidence-based assessment reports, encompassing non-conformities, corrective action requests, and follow-up conclusions.

• Knowledge of global supply chains and intricate organizational structures.

• Independence and freedom from conflicts of interest; Integrity Assessors are not allowed to work as auditors for certification bodies simultaneously.

• High proficiency in English; additional languages, especially Spanish or Portuguese, are advantageous.

• Residing in North or Latin America, with valid visas or permits, along with a strong willingness and availability to travel across the region for Integrity Assessments.

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

• High level of dedication, expertise, and assertiveness.

• Structured, precise, and independent working approach.

• Proficient in standard IT tools, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work and flexible working hours.

• Competitive salary.

• Professional onboarding to ensure a perfect start with us.

• Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions, 4C Services, and GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, providing additional development opportunities.

• The chance to work autonomously and influence processes.