Sustainability Certification Auditor – India

About the role

RINA is seeking a Sustainability Certification Auditor for its Delhi/Ghaziabad office. The auditor will support the International Certification Division by reviewing client management systems, conducting audits and contributing to certification decisions across various sustainability schemes.

Key responsibilities

• Review customer management system documents (manuals, procedures, records, technical files) for compliance with relevant standards.
• Participate in and conduct on‑site audits, including interviews, note‑taking and evaluation of management system implementation.
• Identify and document audit findings, both non‑conformities and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform technical reviews of audit files and provide recommendations for certification outcomes.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records of customer data and audit information.
• Ensure a strong customer focus by responding to client requests and striving for high satisfaction.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Food Technology, Business Administration, Finance or Management.
• Interest in FSC‑CoC verification, quality management systems and certification processes.
• Basic understanding of auditing principles and standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Willingness to develop expertise in audit techniques and stay current with industry regulations.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Basic knowledge of audit management software.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 standards.