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Evergreen Avocados
Compliance Officer-Avocado Farm at Evergreen Avocados
KenyaFull Time
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Position Overview
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Regulatory & Certification Compliance
Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations, labor laws, and certification standards.
Conduct regular internal audits and inspections to verify adherence across field, pack house, and office operations.
Identify compliance gaps, risks, and non-conformities, and recommend corrective actions.
Policy, Procedures & Protocol Enforcement
Develop, review, and maintain compliance-related policies, procedures, and SOPs.
Ensure employees understand and adhere to company compliance protocols and best practices.
Collaborate with HR and supervisors to enforce rules, discipline, and grievance management related to compliance.
Audit Readiness
Maintain the farm’s continuous audit readiness.
Prepare, review, and ensure accuracy of all required compliance documentation for internal and external audits.
Support the Farm Operations Manager during certification and client audits and track closure of audit findings.
Training & Awareness
Conduct regular toolbox talks, workshops, and training sessions on compliance, health, safety, and environmental standards.
Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and compliance among all employees.
Reporting & Risk Management
Maintain accurate compliance records and reports.
Track, report, and ensure timely resolution of compliance incidents and corrective actions.
Provide regular compliance performance updates to the Farm Operations Manager.
Collaboration
Work closely with the HR Department to support employee-training, discipline, and grievance processes related to compliance.
Coordinate with the Health & Safety Supervisor to ensure occupational safety compliance.
Engage with all teams across field operations, pack house, and office to embed a culture of compliance.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Compliance & Audit
100% adherence to regulatory and certification requirements.
Zero major non-conformities during internal or external audits.
Timely closure of all audit findings (≤14 days).
Training & Awareness
100% completion of scheduled compliance and safety training.
≥90% knowledge retention among employees as measured by assessments.
Monitoring & Reporting
Accurate and timely submission of compliance reports.
All compliance incidents recorded, tracked, and resolved.
Risk Management
Cross-Departmental Collaboration