DOP/IGP Certification Support - Maternity Cover

Posting Date: 8 Aug 2025

City: Pescara

Location:

Pescara, IT, 65129

Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Division: Mediterranean & Africa Certification

Level of experience: Entry Level

RINA is currently recruiting for a DOP/IGP Certification Support - Maternity Cover to join its office in Pescara (Italy) within the Mediterranean & Africa Certification Division.

This is a fixed-term opportunity to join our team as part of a maternity leave cover. You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Mission

You will support the team in the execution of food certification activities related to DOP/IGP schemes. This junior role offers the opportunity to contribute to key processes, develop technical knowledge in the agri-food sector, and collaborate with experienced professionals in ensuring compliance with quality and traceability standards. #LI-MR1

Key Accountabilities

Skill Development
Take part in training sessions and learning opportunities to build technical skills in line with industry standards and best practices.

Support to Certification Activities
Assist the team in monitoring certification-related activities by helping collect data and prepare the necessary documentation.

Data Management
Help manage and update customer records and other information relevant to the DOP/IGP certification processes.

Customer and Team Interaction
Support the team in maintaining technical relationships with clients and service providers, helping address any technical issues when needed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Food Technology

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of DOP/IGP certification schemes and traceability systems in the agri-food sector
Familiarity with the wine industry and relevant regulatory frameworks is a plus
Good communication and teamwork skills
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong motivation to learn and grow in the certification field

Competencies

PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.