Job Opportunities in Ecuador
September 11, 2024
Barry Callebaut
Eloy Alfaro
Sustainability Coordinator
Sustainability Coordinator
Location: Durán, EC, 092406
At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
POSITION TITLE: Sustainability Coordinator
REPORTING TO: Sustainability & Rn D Manager, Ecuador
LOCATION: Durán-Samborondón- Ecuador
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
The Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products – from the origination and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations, and compounds. The Group runs more than 60 production facilities worldwide selling in 140 countries and employs a diverse and dedicated global workforce of over 13,000 people.
The Barry Callebaut Group serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants, and caterers.
The Barry Callebaut Group is committed to making sustainable chocolate the norm to help ensure future supplies of cocoa and improve farmer livelihoods.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Summary:
The Sustainability Coordinator will be responsible for developing implementation and executing strategies for sustainable cocoa sourcing. This role requires regular visits to farmers to support the implementation of programs that improve their technical farming skills, environmental stewardship and community management.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinate the company's sustainable sourcing actions, proposing new actions and integrating them into the Strategic Plan.
- Monitor the progress of the certification activities of our cocoa suppliers.
- Review and implement the roadmaps of the Sustainability strategy, supporting the different strategic pillars of action for Barry Callebaut.
- Coordinate the implementation of sustainability activities in the field, in collaboration with cocoa suppliers, customers and partners (certifiers, etc.).
- Be key support in the correct data management and evaluation with the field staff of our cocoa suppliers.
- Construct and follow up on key project indicators corresponding to sustainability programs.
- Maintain the continuous development of relationships with our farmer groups, exporters and customer representatives.
- Identify opportunities to expand the sustainability program with a positive impact on our value chain
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Work Experience:
- Academic degree in agriculture, agro ecology, community development or other related fields;
- At least 1 year of experience in project management and/or agricultural sustainability program management and certifications
- Extensive knowledge of Excel, experience with online tools
- Experience in cocoa production, sourcing and processing is highly desirable
- Additional certifications on data analytics are an advantage (e.g. data analysis software, programming, GIS-based mapping, or others).
- Knowledge of Ecuador's cocoa-growing areas is highly desirable
Additional Requirements:
- English (intermediate level)
- Skills and agility for continuous learning
- Good Microsoft Office skills. Excel & Power Point
- Creative and proactive focus in long term impact / results.
- Forward-thinking to identify opportunities for change and plan for long-term success.
- High Communication Skills & Team player
- Valid driver's license
- Travel required (within Ecuador) 2-3 days a week. Commercial agents and/or producers.
What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:
- The Barry Callebaut Group is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products. In Ecuador, Barry Callebaut Ecuador ranks among the top 3 cocoa exporters of the country.
- You will be part of a fast-growing team, leading transformation to align with global best practices on Sustainability.
- This role will rely upon close collaboration with many stakeholders, including colleagues from BC globally as well as suppliers and national partners.
Please provide English version CV.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #one BC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
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