Kouassi Oswald Dimitri ZOHONKON
Davenport,IA
Summary
Auditor/Inspector of organic agricultural products at ECOCERT BURKINA FASO, with in-depth expertise in ensuring strict compliance with compliance standards (EOS/NOP) by customers. I strengthened my skills through training organized by ECOCERT, the use of MS Office tools and self-training. I have conducted numerous full audits in several countries, remaining rigorous, loyal and strict in the organization of audits. My constant aim is to ensure that my customers obtain purely organic products.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auditor/Inspector of Organic Agricultural Products
ECOCERT BURKINA FASO
Arrondissement N°12, Rue N°53. 765, Porte N°184, O, Ouagadougou
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Audits of the entire production process ensure that products comply with organic farming standards (EOS/NOP).
- Check that the various players in the supply chain (producers, processors, etc.). Comply with organic farming specifications (EOS/NOP).
- Checks and sampling required by the auditor to verify product conformity.
- Preparation and delivery of full audit reports, detailing observations, and recommendations.
- Organization of appointment schedules with customers, and ongoing contact with organic farming professionals (ECOCERT).
Agricultural Surveyor
Project SAFEVEG West Africa
Porto Novo, OUEME
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Training of investigators on the subject of the survey.
- Collect data in the field using the KoboCollect software.
- Drafting a data collection report.
Education
Master of Science - Agroeconomics And Agricultural Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF PARAKOU
PARAKOU/BENIN12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Agroeconomics And Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF PARAKOU
PARAKOU/BENIN12-2018
Skills
- Knowledge of NOP and EOS regulations
- Knowledge of the organic audit process for agricultural businesses (from checking the feasibility of the audit to the closing meeting, then writing the audit report)
- Knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Knowledge of biological sampling for analysis purposes
Languages
English
Elementary
French
Full Professional
Certification
- Certificate of Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Final Rule (USAD: 03/19/2024)
Reference
- Pr. Mohamed Nasser BACO (Second Vice-Rector for Research at the University of Parakou, Director of the Society and Environment Laboratory (LaSEn), Email: nasserbaco@yahoo.fr)
- Traore LASSANE (Evaluation Manager ECOCERT BURKINA FASO, Email: lassane.traore@ecocert.com)
- Joel-Franck HOUNGBEME (Auditor ECOCERT BURKINA FASO, Email: donabioconsulting@gmail.com)
Timeline
Auditor/Inspector of Organic Agricultural Products
ECOCERT BURKINA FASO
12.2022 - 03.2024
Agricultural Surveyor
Project SAFEVEG West Africa
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Certificate of Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Final Rule (USAD: 03/19/2024)
Master of Science - Agroeconomics And Agricultural Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF PARAKOU
Bachelor of Science - Agroeconomics And Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF PARAKOU
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