Independent Representative from the Civil Society for Impartiality Committee

• Safeguard the independence, impartiality and non-discrimination of all assurance activities conducted by FLOCERT GmbH within the accredited Fairtrade Assurance system
• Provide independent oversight and challenge by identifying and addressing risks to impartiality and by advising on measures to strengthen transparency, credibility and stakeholder trust
• Where necessary, establish working groups on specific topics
• If risks or violations of impartiality are identified, formally address the FLOCERT Management and request appropriate corrective or preventive action
• Actively contribute to the Committee’s work, including the review of individual cases, risk assessments and supporting documentation
• Prepare thoroughly for meetings and decision-making processes
• Participate regularly in scheduled meetings
• Be timely responsive between meetings
• Work with detailed and sometimes sensitive information

• Proven senior-level leadership and professional experience within civil society, ideally including prior service on an impartiality, ethics, oversight or advisory committee or board
• Recognised subject-matter expertise in sustainability and/or sustainable development, with a civil society perspective
• Professional background in a non-governmental organisation (NGO), non-profit organisation or social movement engaged in collective action
• Strong understanding of impartial assurance principles, including the ability to assess evidence objectively and to act independently of organisational, commercial or representative interests
• Solid knowledge of the Fairtrade system and/or comparable voluntary sustainability and verification schemes
• Ability to engage in constructive, critical discussion, contribute to consensus-building and work effectively in a largely virtual, self-organised setting
• High awareness of confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Availability for regular meetings and ad-hoc consultations, primarily held virtually and within European time zones

Remuneration: based on expenses / honorary role