Pamela Quartey-Papafio
Accra
Summary
Dynamic Sustainable Agriculture Consultant with extensive experience at AfriSAFE Standard Limited, excelling in auditing and compliance. Proven track record in implementing sustainability practices and conducting thorough investigations. Adept in Microsoft Office and skilled in training, fostering client relationships, and ensuring project success through effective communication and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainable Agriculture and Organic Certification Consultant
AfriSAFE Standard Limited
01.2020 - Current
- Acts as a liaison between the company and clients seeking sustainability services.
- Assists in the setting up of QS/ICS systems for certification projects.
- Conducts pre-audit to assess the compliance of projects to respective standards.
- Provides professional consultancy services to projects requiring certification.
Organic and Sustainability Auditor
Control Union Certification
Accra
01.2011 - Current
- Contact and schedule environmental audits with clients.
- Prepare and conduct environmental audits and report to certification team.
- Communicate audit results through excellent written and oral communication within specified period.
- Evaluate corrective actions submitted by the organic operator to determine if adequate and relevant to findings.
Auditor
AfriCert Limited
Accra
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Prepared and conducted inspections.
- Communicated inspection results through excellent written and oral communication within specified period.
- Wrote and reported to certification team.
- Evaluated corrective actions submitted by client to determine if adequate and relevant to findings.
Customer Service Representative (National Service person)
Enterprise Life Insurance
Ghana
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Educated and advised customers on the streams of services.
- Assisted new customers in application processes.
- Conducted any other responsibilities delegated by the supervisor.
Education
Master of Arts - Environmental Management and Policy
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Cape Coast01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Ghana, Legon (UG)
Accra01.2008
Skills
- Investigation and auditing
- Sustainability practices
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Training and capacity building
Accomplishments
- Audited Olam Ghana and assisted the company to obtain organic certification for their cashew.
- Co-audited Capitol Foods, a cocoa exporter based in Sierra Leone, to obtain organic certification and to trade on the global premium market.
- Inspected and audited Niche Cocoa industry Limited and Cargill Ghana to obtain certification in UTZ standards (An environmental and social standard).
References
- Miss Kalkidan Wubie, Certifier and UTZ Scheme Manager, Control Union Certifications (Ethiopia), kwubie@controlunion.com, +251911304017
- Mr Stephen Acheampong, Head of certification body monitoring team, Rainforest Alliance Ghana, steph.achie@gmail.com, +233242821996, +233591397738
Short Courses
- Social, environmental and investigative audit
- Assessing Quality Management System (QMS)
Key Capabilities
- Investigation
- Auditing
- Sustainability
- Certification
- Use of Microsoft Suites
- Training and capacity building
Timeline
Sustainable Agriculture and Organic Certification Consultant
AfriSAFE Standard Limited
01.2020 - Current
Organic and Sustainability Auditor
Control Union Certification
01.2011 - Current
Auditor
AfriCert Limited
01.2010 - 01.2011
Customer Service Representative (National Service person)
Enterprise Life Insurance
01.2008 - 01.2009
Master of Arts - Environmental Management and Policy
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Ghana, Legon (UG)
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