Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Global GAP & GRASP audit Certification Support –
• Group Certification Training: 20 representative farmers will undergo full certification training, while 80 peers receive compliance training through:
• Conducting baseline assessments for the 20 youth farmers who will be certified.
• Preparing QMS records, farm management plans, and traceability records.
• Conduct internal audit report
• Submit documentation for external Global GAP/GRASP audit.
• Agronomist-led sessions on sustainable practices and alignment with Global GAP/GRASP standards for the     youth group.

Deliverables:

• Inception report that provides the proposed framework of support to SokoFresh.
• QMS records for the 20 youth farmers to be certified.
• Farm management records and traceability records for Global GAP/GRASP certification body.
• Internal audit report with areas of improvement before final audit by the certification body.
• Level of Effort and Reporting:
• Up to 20 days over 4 months (14th July– 31st October 2025). The assignment is anticipated to start in June 2025.

 Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge in Global G.A.P/GRASP audit process and certification process.
• Training experience in Global GAP/GRASP practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse farmer groups.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to provide practical solutions to on-farm challenges.
• Fluency in English and local languages (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital tools for data collection