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.
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.
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.
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.
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.