Technical Reviewer Agriculture GLOBAL G.A.P.

NSF; Italia; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NSF is seeking a GLOBALG.A.P. Technical Reviewer based in Italy (preferably Bologna region) for hybrid or remote work. You will evaluate audit reports, ensure regulatory compliance, and support Certification Bodies and producers within the agriculture–food sector.

The role requires 2–3 years in related fields, knowledge of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA V6, and fluency in English and Italian. Travel<10% may be necessary for calibration or training, with flexibility for hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in agriculture or related field.
• 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, CPCC requirements, and reviewer obligations.
• Ability to assess technical evidence objectively and impartially.
• Fluent in English and Italian; Spanish could be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews of GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA), GRASP, and add‑on audits to verify compliance with GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations and CPCC.
• Validate auditor findings, nonconformities, corrective action plans, and supporting evidence for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure certification decisions adhere to independence, impartiality, and competence requirements.
• 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 international remote support depending on workload.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Decision making

Impartiality

Education

Bachelor or higher degree in agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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

• 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
• Must maintain required CPD as defined by GLOBALG.A.P. CB requirements.
• You must have the GLOBALG.A.P. Auditor certification (accredited CB)
• English/Italian/Spanish Fluent