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Student Assistant – Sustainable Coffe and Cocoa Certification

Köln
Part-time
Working Student

Your tasks

4C is a sustainability certification scheme for the coffee and cocoa industry. 4C certification focuses on good agricultural and management practices, including requirements on economic, social and environmental conditions for coffee and cocoa production and processing in order to establish credible sustainable and transparent supply chains. Independent certification bodies verify compliance with the 4C requirements. 4C operates in 20 countries and is the largest certification system in the coffee sector. It is also a highly innovative standard working on a variety of crucial topics such as reduction and offsetting of carbon footprint, biodiversity improvement and empowering women. This is why the System Operations (Certification) team of experts are looking forward to welcome you as Student Assistant – Sustainable Coffe and Cocoa Certification at 4C headquarters in Cologne.

Your main duties will be:
  • You will support our sustainability managers in all steps of the certification process and EUDR assessment
  • You will maintain and update the certification database and help optimise processes
  • You will help to prepare trainings and events
  • You will communicate with certification system users in English and Spanish via email 
  • You will support in translating system documents, presentations and other materials into Spanish
  • You will engage in research activities for ongoing projects and areas of interest, including topics like deforestation, International and European legislation, Human and Social Due Diligence, etc.

Your profile

  • Enrolled student at a German university the area of sustainability, economics, environmental and climate protection, agricultural and forestry management, geography, social science, international business studies or other related fields
  • Available for 10-20 hours per week for at least one year (preferably longer) and onsite work in the Cologne office at least once a week
  • Excellent written and spoken language skills in English (at least B2) and Spanish (at least B2, preferably native). Additional language skills (especially Portuguese and/or Vietnamese) will be of advantage
  • General IT proficiency and very good working knowledge of MS Office
  • Excellent PowerPoint skills
  • Service-oriented thinking and excellent communication skills, especially in international environments
  • Ability to work independently and communicate proactively
  • Eye and attention for details 
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities combined with an independent working style and pragmatic and hands-on attitude
  • Supportive and dedicated team player

Why us?

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 GmbH, Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment 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 
Great Team Environment
  • Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Student Event, Christmas Party)
  • Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment (63 nationalities) with professionals from different backgrounds
Benefits
  • 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

Ready to join our team?

We would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply using the link below with a cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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 is not a professional qualification for an open position.

About us

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognised and cover sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCC’s tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains. To date, ISCC holds more than 15,500 valid certificates in 138 countries. 
 

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at ISCC 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.