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Sustainability Consulting Trainee

Geplaatst 24 mrt. 2024
Werkervaring
1 tot 2 jaar
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Soort opleiding
Taalvereiste
Engels (Vloeiend)
Deadline
14 aug. 2020 21:59

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Hello!

At Nexio Projects, we firmly believe that everyone has the power to shape a more sustainable future. As a trusted advisor and partner to clients in a wide range of sectors, we simplify the challenges associated with sustainability and bring clarity and transparency to fuel bold action. We are facilitators and implementors at heart, supporting our clients to identify their sustainability challenges, dream big and continuously improve to maximize their positive impact on people and planet.

Together, we form a dynamic team of 20+ talents across 3 country offices and have cultivated a unique team spirit that is both impact-driven and purpose-oriented. At Nexio Projects, we get things done from day one. We are hardworking and continuous learners.

Our company’s success is based on transparency, diversity, boldness and a true focus on social impact. As a relatively young team, we operate in an inclusive way, where everyone has a say and everyone’s ideas are heard. This horizontal structure is one of our main strengths as it promotes an environment in which everyone’s potential can be reached and shared. Because of this, we continuously look for enthusiastic intrapreneurs who can do things seriously without taking themselves too seriously and are committed to transform companies and the world for the better.

Does this describe you and your next role?

As a Sustainability Consulting Trainee in our Rotterdam Office, you will support our consulting team in diagnosing and evaluating a company’s sustainability efforts and supporting them in implementing sustainable changes within their organization. During your traineeship, you will develop a practical understanding of sustainability’s key pillars (environment, ethics, labor and human rights and sustainable procurement), assessment methodologies (such as EcoVadis, BCorp, the SDGs…) and reporting techniques (UNGC, GRI, CDP…). Through your work, you will have an opportunity to develop your consulting skills and engage with large corporations to SMEs in completing their sustainability goals and achieving global sustainability certificates and ratings.

Some of your tasks will include:

· Supporting clients with their corporate sustainability strategy and optimizing their sustainability management system;

· Updating our clients’ sustainability policies, procedures and reports;

· Working on sustainability gap analyses of our clients and developing roadmaps to improvement;

· Identifying the actions and measures needed for our clients to embed sustainability into their DNA;

· Simplifying sustainability and translating it into practical language;

· Conducting research on specific sustainability topics and having a creative approach to problem solving;

· Consolidating, analyzing, formatting, and summarizing information, graphs, presentations, and reports;

· Supporting your project manager in client-facing calls;

· Giving feedback to peers.

Your profile:

· You have deep interest in and thorough understanding of sustainable development topics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR);

· You are motivated to put your analytical skills to work towards the Nexio Projects mission of building a more sustainable future;

· You are a well organized person who can prioritize tasks well and have strong time management skills;

· You are a team player that works quickly, independently and on schedule;

· You are a doer, who is impact driven and a strong multitasker

· You thrive in diverse and intrapreneurial environments where initiative taking is rewarded;

· BA, BSc,, Licence, HBO or WO in Business Administration, International Business & Management Studies, Sustainability, Supply Chain and Procurement, Environmental Studies or similar;

· You are fluent in English – Dutch, French or Thai proficiency is a key advantage;

· You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Powerpoint) and other software;

· You have a least 1 year work experience or a 6 months internship experience in a firm where sustainability was one of the topics you covered;

· You do not only want to work on sustainability topics but also practice what you preach through a sustainable lifestyle.

Your perks:

· A dynamic, international, creative and professional working environment;

· A fair traineeship salary;

· An environment where entrepreneurialism and creativity is key;

· Constant learning opportunities that enable you to grow and apply your knowledge on a variety of projects;

· An opportunity to deepen your knowledge and specialize in key sustainability pillars that interest you most;

· Fresh fruit and flower delivery every week;

· A fun, friendly, and social environment, with:

§ A gratitude award shared by colleagues sharing appreciation for each other’s work;

§ A weekly Friday evening drink to wrap up the week, and get to know each other on a more personal level;

§ A startup office environment.

Some logistics:

· Location: Rotterdam;

· Job type: 3 months traineeship, with possibility to extend as a full-time contract;

· Optimal start date: As soon as possible;

· Other: Presence required in the Rotterdam office during the traineeship duration with flexible working scheme once you reach full-time employment.

If you are interested in the role, please attach a CV and a brief covering letter telling us why you’d like to support our team and what you are looking to get out of the experience. Beyond your professional and academic background, we are interested in all the dimensions of your personal development journey, so feel free to share more about your ikigai.

We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion within the recruitment process. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experience. The more inclusive we are, the better we can deliver our mission to shape a more sustainable world.

Please consider the environment before printing this application.

At Nexio Projects, we firmly believe that everyone has the power to shape a more sustainable future. As a trusted advisor and partner to clients in a wide range of sectors, we simplify the challenges associated with sustainability and bring clarity and transparency to fuel bold action. We are facilitators and implementors at heart, supporting our clients to identify their sustainability challenges, dream big and continuously improve to maximize their positive impact on people and planet.

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