Cosmetics Skincare Specialist
Closing Date: 05 June 2024
Category: Education & Training
Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced Skin care specialist, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with Mailelani Samoa body care, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Mailelani Samoa Body Care
Mailelani Samoa has been manufacturing handmade natural body care products since 2006. Mailelani’s paramount goal is to create eco-friendly high-grade skin and beauty products, made locally with locally sourced ingredients. One of the primary goals and tasks of Mailelani since inception has been to support the local economy and community of Samoa, thus we are currently working to increase our exports and require assistance with international certification.
Since 2016, Mailelani has increased the capacity for production to accommodate the increase in sales and supply over the last 3 years. As the demand for Mailelani grows, so does the product line and vision for the future of the brand. Mailelani’s vision for the next 4 years, is to expand its reach to overseas markets - New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, United States, Japan, and South Korea. Mailelani’s vision is to see the brand thriving overseas, while simultaneously growing the production rate in Samoa without sacrificing the quality of the product, and in turn provide employment for our local community and our farmers to meet the demand.
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and Mailelani Samoa Body Care.
In this assignment a qualified VSA volunteer will assist and provide support to train local staff in this role, and work alongside Mailelani Samoa body care in achieving the international accreditation required for exporting quality locally made products. This will in turn contribute to building the local economy and creating jobs for the local people and achieving the goal of increasing the export of “Clean” skin care products.
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
• Ability to manage priorities well and meet timeframes
• Experience in working in the private sector
The Country
Samoa, is situated in the South Pacific approximately halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. It sits squarely in the cyclone belt and is highly vulnerable to devastating storms. Around three-quarters of its 195,000 population live on the main island of Upolu; the rest live on the neighbouring island of Savai'i or one of the seven small islets.
The traditional Samoan way, the fa’a Samoa, remains a strong force in Samoan life and politics where family is all-important, and elders are highly respected.
Each village is made up of extended families that are represented on the village council by a chief (matai). The more western-style parliamentary system in Samoa is highly influenced by traditional social systems and the family, civic and political duties performed by the matai at village level. The country is predominantly Christian.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced Skin care specialist, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with Mailelani Samoa body care, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Mailelani Samoa Body Care
Mailelani Samoa has been manufacturing handmade natural body care products since 2006. Mailelani’s paramount goal is to create eco-friendly high-grade skin and beauty products, made locally with locally sourced ingredients. One of the primary goals and tasks of Mailelani since inception has been to support the local economy and community of Samoa, thus we are currently working to increase our exports and require assistance with international certification.
Since 2016, Mailelani has increased the capacity for production to accommodate the increase in sales and supply over the last 3 years. As the demand for Mailelani grows, so does the product line and vision for the future of the brand. Mailelani’s vision for the next 4 years, is to expand its reach to overseas markets - New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, United States, Japan, and South Korea. Mailelani’s vision is to see the brand thriving overseas, while simultaneously growing the production rate in Samoa without sacrificing the quality of the product, and in turn provide employment for our local community and our farmers to meet the demand.
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and Mailelani Samoa Body Care.
In this assignment a qualified VSA volunteer will assist and provide support to train local staff in this role, and work alongside Mailelani Samoa body care in achieving the international accreditation required for exporting quality locally made products. This will in turn contribute to building the local economy and creating jobs for the local people and achieving the goal of increasing the export of “Clean” skin care products.
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
- Qualification or certification in Skincare Cosmetics (ie. chemical formulation)
- Experience in manufacturing “Clean” natural skin care products
- Experience or familiar with Cosmetic NZ (CFTA) GMP practices and standards and requirements for certification.
- Experience with internationally approved practices and standards to create necessary documentation for ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP).
- Ability to train our staff on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and hygiene and health safety practices.
• Ability to manage priorities well and meet timeframes
• Experience in working in the private sector
The Country
Samoa, is situated in the South Pacific approximately halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. It sits squarely in the cyclone belt and is highly vulnerable to devastating storms. Around three-quarters of its 195,000 population live on the main island of Upolu; the rest live on the neighbouring island of Savai'i or one of the seven small islets.
The traditional Samoan way, the fa’a Samoa, remains a strong force in Samoan life and politics where family is all-important, and elders are highly respected.
Each village is made up of extended families that are represented on the village council by a chief (matai). The more western-style parliamentary system in Samoa is highly influenced by traditional social systems and the family, civic and political duties performed by the matai at village level. The country is predominantly Christian.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- Full time 12 month volunteering opportunity in Upolu, Samoa.
- Flights, accommodation and living allowance provided.
- Change your scene and transform the lives of others.
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?