Technical Reviewer Agriculture

The GLOBALG.A.P. Technical Reviewer evaluates audit reports, corrective actions, evidence, and certification decisions for GLOBALG.A.P. schemes to ensure technical correctness, compliance with GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations, and alignment with NSF integrity standards. The role ensures impartial, timely, and accurate certification reviews that support producers and Certification Bodies (CBs) within the agriculture- food production sector.

• Conduct technical reviews of GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA), GRASP, and applicable add‑on audits to verify compliance with GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations and Control Points & Compliance Criteria (CPCC)

• Validate auditor findings, nonconformities, corrective action plans, and supporting evidence to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

• Ensure certification decisions adhere to GLOBALG.A.P. reviewer and CB requirements for independence, impartiality, and competence.

• Maintain turnaround time service levels and accuracy targets for review processing.

• Participate in internal calibration, technical committees, and continuous improvement activities.

• Geographical scope Europe, Africa, and global remote support depending on workload.

• Bachelor or higher degree in agriculture, Horticulture, Food Science, Agronomy, or related field.

• Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience in agricultural production, food safety auditing, farm management, or certification schemes.

• Demonstrated knowledge of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA V6 or applicable scopes and GRASP.

• Understanding of GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations, certification options, CPCC requirements, and reviewer obligations.

• Ability to assess technical evidence objectively and impartially.

• Strong written communication, analytical skills, and decision-making.

• Competent in remote review tools, digital platforms, such as teams, outlook, ms office

• Based in Italy, preferably in Bologna region, occasional travel (<10%) may be required for calibration or training. Hybrid or remote role

• Must maintain required CPD as defined by GLOBALG.A.P. CB requirements.

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