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ZAYRA SOFIA VERA ARABE

Lima

Summary

Agronomist and Project Manager with a robust background in sustainability and certification processes across national and international organizations. Proven track record in developing and implementing impactful projects that enhance global value chains. Core competencies include Fair Trade, organic, and regenerative agriculture certifications, along with strong skills in stakeholder coordination and business development. Adept in auditing, compliance, and training, driving result-oriented sustainability initiatives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certifier Fairtrade USA

Control Union Services
Lima
04.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw certification procedures for more than 100 global projects.
  • Represented technical interests for Control Union subsidiaries and stakeholders.
  • Facilitated auditor training and calibration initiatives that increased consistent auditing.
  • Managed non-conformities and ensured follow-up on compliance matters.

Social, Environmental & Forestry Business Unit Manager

Ecocert Perú SAC
Lima
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Directed compliance operations for certifications in Peru and Bolivia under international standards.
  • Directed certification processes by conducting post-audit reviews and issuing decisions aligned with sustainability benchmarks.
  • Expanded business opportunities in carbon offsets and sustainable forest management.

Client Relationship Officer

Ecocert Perú SAC
Lima
07.2020 - 12.2022
  • Directly oversaw certification projects focusing on organic, sustainable and fair trade practices.
  • Designed training programs for adherence to sustainability standards.
  • Managed over sixty annual certification projects.

Quality Assurance

Corporación Roots S.A
Caraz
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Supported the implementation of ISO 9001 through collaboration with the MENTOR team.

Education

MBA - Project Management

Escuela De Negocios - Formato Educativo
Madrid, España
01.2023

Agricultural Engineering degree -

Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina
Lima, Perú
01.2023

Certification

  • Skills for The Green Transition (Cambridge Judge Business School), 2025
  • Compliance with the EU Deforestation Free Regulation (ITC), 2025
  • Climate change & Human rights (Amnesty International), 2025
  • Tropical Forest Restoration & Agroforestry (YALE ELTI), 2022
  • Integrated Management Systems - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45000 (Universidad de Cadiz), 2022

Languages

  • English, Advanced
  • French, Intermediate
  • Spanish, Native

Timeline

Certifier Fairtrade USA

Control Union Services
04.2024 - Current

Social, Environmental & Forestry Business Unit Manager

Ecocert Perú SAC
01.2023 - 09.2023

Client Relationship Officer

Ecocert Perú SAC
07.2020 - 12.2022

Quality Assurance

Corporación Roots S.A
08.2019 - 05.2020

MBA - Project Management

Escuela De Negocios - Formato Educativo

Agricultural Engineering degree -

Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina

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