Lowongan Kerja Sumatera Barat Posisi Sustainability Officer di PT. Collins Higgins Commodities

CHC has been involved in researching and trading cinnamon since 2017, although our experience in agriculture, forestry and sustainability runs much deeper.  In October 2020 CHC achieved the first certification worldwide of cinnamon farmers/ suppliers to the global Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) standard. We manage the entire supply chain from certification to sourcing with our teams on the ground.  

CHC is now looking for experienced Sustainability Officers to work within a committed team to expand its base of certified farmers/suppliers. 

Position summary

The role is based in Batusangkar, West Sumatra and involves:

• Engaging with cinnamon farmers to explain the sustainable certification benefits and process
• Conducting initial self assessments/audit of potential farmers/suppliers against the FSA Silver performance criteria and identifying areas for improvement required to achieve FSA Silver
• Supporting farmers/suppliers to reach FSA Silver standard of performance through extension, training and communication activities
• Delivering group and/or one on one training to farmers 
• Participating in the development of training and extension material to support farmers/suppliers reach the nominated standard
• Keeping detailed records farmers/suppliers involved in the activities
• Keeping detailed records of trainings and extension activities conducted
• Monitoring farmers/suppliers in their production and harvest activities to ensure compliance to the FSA silver standard 
• Assisting in the creation of documentation required to establish a Farm Management System (FMS), which supports Farm Management Group certification through FSA
• Proper accounting of funds required to complete operational activities
• Working with the sustainability team in forward planning activities to meet targets, and reporting against these.

Outputs / Deliverables

• New farmers/suppliers engaging with the certification program
• Initial audits of each farmer/supplier who intends to participate in the program to benchmark performance and understand workload and requirements to meet the FSA Silver performance standard
• Weekly work plan outlining tasks to be completed, and performance against the work plan
• Detailed records of all training and extension activities conducted
• Training and extension materials developed (powerpoints, SOPs, etc.)
• Audit conducted by external auditor and >80% success rate

Key Performance Indicators

• Farmer/supplier numbers engaged 
• All assigned self assessments (initial and pre-audit) completed as per agreed work plan
• All farmers in assigned FMG(s) meet or exceed FSA Silver standard during audit
• All assigned FMG(s) have the necessary administrative paperwork and systems in place to meet FSA Silver requirements
• All data from project activities (trainings, farmer visits, etc) captured 

Lines of Reporting

• Reports to the Sustainability Coordinator or Manager 

Location 

•  Batusangkar, West Sumatera