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Job Position: Internal Inspector
Operational Base: Kwale County
Industry: Manufacturing (Organic Exports)
Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 2 years minimum
Requirements: Diploma in Agriculture + Valid Motorcycle License
Role Context
We are looking for a principled Internal Inspector to safeguard our organic and Fair-Trade certifications. Based in Kwale, you will be the primary link between field production and international regulatory bodies, ensuring that every farm and collection center adheres to USDA/NOP and EU organic standards. This is a field-intensive role requiring high mobility and technical accuracy.
Key Deliverables
Your objective is to maintain the integrity of our Internal Control System (ICS). You will conduct rigorous on-site inspections, verify field management practices, and perform yield estimations to prevent non-compliance. Beyond auditing, you will mentor farmers on climate-smart techniques and ensure that coconut traceability is maintained from the tree to the processing unit.
Professional Prerequisites
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of organic production methods (EU 2018/848 and USDA standards) and Fair-Trade requirements.
Field Capability: Willingness to spend long hours riding and walking through farms; a valid motorcycle license is mandatory.
Communication: Ability to translate complex certification rules into practical advice for farmers of all literacy levels.
Digital Literacy: Proficiency in using smart gadgets for surveys and Microsoft Excel for accurate data reporting.
Scope of Work
Certification Audits: Carrying out internal inspections of farms and production units in line with the annual work plan and Grower Group Quality Manual.
Compliance Monitoring: Identifying non-compliance issues and providing clear guidance on corrective actions to farmers.
Staff & Farmer Training: Educating field officers and buying clerks on inspection processes and updated organic regulations.
Data Integrity: Compiling detailed reports for the ICS data clerk and ensuring the Approved Farmers List (AFL) is current and accurate.
Impartiality: Maintaining strict ethical boundaries by declaring conflicts of interest and ensuring you do not audit personal ties or own land parcels.
Salary & Professional Value
Remuneration: Kshs. 30,000 – 35,000 Gross.
Industry Exposure: Gain high-level experience in international organic certification and sustainability standards.
Community Impact: Support Kwale farmers in achieving premium market access through better farming practices.
Key Skills
Internal Inspector Organic Certification ICS Standards USDA/NOP EU 2018/848 Fair-Trade Compliance Agricultural Auditing Kwale.This tool helps you see how closely your CV matches a job description. It also gives you simple suggestions on what to improve so you have a better chance of getting shortlisted.
