Responsible (gn) Standard Development and Implementation

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria.

We are a non-profit organisation and are looking for a

Responsible (gn) Standard Development and Implementation

who will operate from home with occasional travel.

Your key responsibilities include:

Standard Development:

• Collect and evaluate topics for upcoming revisions of the Standard.
• Coordinate the meetings of the Standard revision committees.
• Organize formal revision process based on current practices.
• Development of GOTS policies related to Transaction & Scope Certificates.

Implementation of the GOTS Standard:

• Provide official interpretations of the GOTS Standard and Policies to GOTS Approved Certification Bodies (CBs) on an on-going basis.
• Provide guidance to CBs, GOTS colleagues and others.
• Contribute to CB trainings.
• Be a single point contact for CBs.
• Plan and coordinate CB webinars and training.
• Coordinate annual meetings of the Certifiers Council.
• Keep the GOTS website updated with interpretations and related information.

Standard Comparisons and Benchmarking platforms:

• Identify important systems, provide data and keep them update on a regular basis (ITC, WWF, SLCP etc.) to improve our ratings.

Benchmarking GOTS:

• Set up and regular update of internal knowledge database regarding other standards, among others, to identify lacks for own standard development.

ISEAL:

• Continuously analyse and further develop how GOTS can and shall use the ISEAL Framework.

Your qualifications and experience:

• Formal technical qualifications in the textile or related field (degree).
• Familiarity with the global system of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and frameworks such as ISEAL and guidelines such as OECD.
• Excellent knowledge of the GOTS Standard, certification system and related standards.
• Knowledge of textile manufacturing processes and production regions.
• Understanding of environmental and social criteria requirements based on current global requirements.
• Understanding of audit procedures during certification.
• Ability to work and operate independently and coordinate actions under supervision of the GOTS Management.
• Willingness to travel as and when necessary.
• Willingness and ability to learn and innovate within the position.
• Excellent written and oral communication, intrapersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

We offer:

• A challenging, multifaceted, work-from-home position at a world leading, internationally recognized standard organization.
• The chance to support the national and international movement towards sustainable textile production.
• A highly motivated, worldwide team and harmonious work environment.

Application:

If you meet above criteria and are interested in the position, please email your resume to Jacqueline Schneider, schneider@global-standard.org by 28th February 2021.