Director of Donor Services & Operations

Heifer International Careers

Director of Donor Services & Operations Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Open Date: March 16, 2009 Closing Date: March 30, 2009 or upon receipt of 200 applications; whichever occurs first. For more information on these and other career opportunities and to apply online, visit our Web site www.heifer.org/careers. Heifer International is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer by choice. Heifer's Recruitment Process: After receiving your resume and application, your qualifications will be reviewed relative to requirements of the position(s) for which you have applied. After the closing date, it will take approximately two weeks to process your application materials. During that time, Heifer International will review all applications, select viable candidates and contact only those individuals selected to meet with the interview committee. Please be aware you will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. You will receive e-mail confirmation when the position is filled or canceled. __________________________________________________________________ Heifer International is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with others to alleviate hunger, poverty and environmental degradation. Heifer helps impoverished families become self-reliant by providing them with food and income producing animals and training. Since 1944, Heifer International has helped more than 8.5 million families in 125 countries. Each family "passes on the gift" by giving one or more of its animal's offspring to another family in need. Heifer International provides more than 20 different animals, from dairy goats and chickens to llamas and water buffalo. For more information, visit us at www.heifer.org.

Stewardship Manager Agrisure Traits - Minnesota

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Stewardship Manager Agrisure Traits – Golden Valley, MN - 1008

Role Purpose 

To maintain the systems that will allow all sellers of the Agrisure traits to comply with regulatory or other industry requirements. Work with Agrisure Brand Manager to ensure that compliance is achieved and reported on a timely basis. • Develop and lead the grain channeling systems supporting the Agrisure brand. • Represent Syngenta at industry events and policy makers on refuge stewardship, policy and implementation. • Support Agrisure out licensing strategy with B2B work streams.

Accountabilities 

Regulatory compliance: Responsible for collecting all necessary information to supply regulatory for government reporting. • Define, lead the on-farm IRM assessment process for Syngenta Seeds and Agrisure brands. • Define, lead the stewardship process for Agrisure customers. • Define, lead the grain channeling process when applicable.

Knowledge, skills & experience 

Critical knowledge

Best candidates will have a bachelors degree in Agriculture or Seed Industry. Knowledge of refuge management and grain industry identity preserve challenges. Regulatory and compliance background is a real plus. Knowledge of IT and or database is a plus but not required.

Critical experience

 

Previous roles in agriculture that provided agronomic and or identity preserve experience. • Program administration, project management, database management or related IT functions. • Background in process development and driving for process improvement is preferred.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities • Good organizational skills and the ability to manage forward. • Solid foundation in agronomy, grain merchandizing, or database related background. • Works well with diverse employee base. • Proven success within a team dynamic and interpersonal skills.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Quality Assurance Manager/Stewardship Officer - Minnesota

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Quality Assurance Manager/Stewardship Officer – Stanton, MN

Role Purpose –

The purpose of this role is to provide on-site stewardship and regulatory guidance and support, protecting Syngenta from implications associated with non-compliance.

Accountabilities –

Documentation Accountabilities • Maintaining applicable stewardship and regulatory compliance documentation and records (e.g., Record of Planting, training forms, Regulated Seed Destruct forms) • Become familiar with Quality Management practices related to GM materials at the site and coordinate the development and implementation of Site Work Instructions (SWIs).  • Coordinating with internal Biotech Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance personnel to understand these requirements and ensure compliance.  • Facilitating regular reviews and updates of SWIs. Training/Education/Communication Accountabilities • Developing appropriate training materials and delivering training to local staff on stewardship and regulatory compliance requirements, including standard operating procedures, SWIs, and any unique local regulations and/or permit terms and conditions. • Facilitating QC training for personnel that will be completing SQC submissions. • Communicating related QA and Regulatory Compliance updates and issues onsite. • Leading site stewardship leadership group meetings and ensuring this group is delivering the required training to their individual work teams. • Updating Biotech Quality Assurance with current site work instructions and forms. • Representing site at relevant stewardship and regulatory compliance meetings. Monitoring and Follow Up Accountabilities • Monitoring adherence to stewardship and regulatory compliance requirements for the handling (e.g., transport, planting, harvest) of regulated materials. • Contacting appropriate internal stewardship and regulatory compliance managers when a lack of adherence with stewardship and/or regulatory compliance requirements is detected. • Initiating Corrective Preventative Action Process (CPAR) when non-conformity to regulatory compliance and stewardship requirements are reported. Participate in root cause analysis and development of appropriate response. • Site contact for internal audits/quality reviews. Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety related company policies and practices, including completing all required Company training courses and attending local safety meetings.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Four-year degree in an agriculturally related field. • Thorough knowledge of row crop research trials, process, methodology. • Minimum one year of experience working directly with regulated traits. • Thorough Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements required.

Critical experience:

Experience in working across diverse groups. • Experience in impacting change without direct authority.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Excellent communication skills (verbal, in writing, etc.) • Ability to clearly communicate ideas and information

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE