Student Assistant - Supply Chain Due Diligence - #2117323

Meo Carbon Solutions is an independent consulting company focusing on sustainability advancement. Our activities and impact are expanding and our teams are growing exponentially since the last 2 years. This is why the Supply Chain Due Diligence team of experts are looking forward to welcome you as Working Students at Meo headquarters in Cologne.
If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join our highly motivated and diverse teams to make a difference, we are looking forward to your application!

Your role entails supporting projects related to social and environmental due diligence within global supply chains. Specific tasks include:

• Conducting a thorough literature review and assessing available methodologies, data, and publications pertaining to desk-based social risk assessments.
• Assisting in the development of training materials.
• Researching existing national and international laws, regulations, and directives. You'll need to stay current by monitoring and analyzing relevant legal and political developments.
• Exploring potential funding opportunities.
• Creating presentations and writing reports.
• Providing general project management support.
• Other tasks as requested

• Enrollment in social sciences, environmental sciences, political sciences, international relations, or a related field.
• Previous experience with due diligence legislation (LkSG, EUDR or similar) or corporate reporting (CSRD, GRI, etc) would be highly advantageous.
• Availability of 20 hours per week for at least one year, with the ability to work on-site at our Cologne office.
• Exceptional English.
• German and Spanish language skills are of advantage.
• Strong research and writing abilities are essential.
• Effective presentation skills and the capability to simplify complex issues.
• Good understanding of challenges associated to complex supply chains.
• A service-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills, especially in diverse international settings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, coupled with independence, pragmatism, and a hands-on approach.
• A supportive and committed team-player attitude.
• A keen interest in sustainability, environmental, and social issues.

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.
To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

Development Opportunity

• Close collaboration with our sister companies ISCC System, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
• Professional onboardings to help you have an ideal start with us
• The opportunity to work independently and bring in own ideas
• Discover your own career path and interests in field of sustainability

• Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Student Event, Christmas Party)
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment (60 nationalities) with professionals from different backgrounds

• Hybrid set-up (depending on working days pattern)
• Vacation days based on the working days pattern, special holidays and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday)
• An attractive and modern office in the centre of Cologne with free fruits and snacks

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply using the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.
We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you to our team soon!
We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender, or any other criteria that are not professional qualifications for an open position.

Meo Carbon Solutions is an independent consulting company focusing on sustainability advancement. We support public and private sector clients worldwide in the strategic orientation and implementation of goal-oriented measures towards more sustainable production pathways and ecologically and socially responsible business activities. Our aim is to help clients achieve carbon-neutrality and net-zero by developing corporate sustainability strategies, calculating product and company carbon footprints as well as implementing sustainability measures, emission compensation and carbon trading. We are also involved in the development and implementation of sustainability standards to ensure sustainable value chains and social compliance.

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at MEO come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.