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 and Assurance team of experts are looking forward to welcome you as
Student Assistant – Sustainable Coffee Project & Certification at 4C headquarters in Cologne.
Your main duties will be:
- You will engage in the implementation of sustainability projects related to climate and biodiversity in coffee production and supply chain
- You will assist in conducting desk research on relevant scientific publications, local regulations and sustainability topics
- You will assist in the preparation and delivery of trainings, workshops and stakeholder events
- You will support the collection, synthesis, cleaning, and quality assurance of climate and biodiversity performance data of coffee farms
- You will assist in communicating and coordinating with project partners and other stakeholders in English and Vietnamese, primarily via email and online meetings
- You will support in translating and proofreading training materials, data templates, system documents, presentations and other materials between English and Vietnamese
- You will assist with general project management activities, including preparing meeting notes, supporting the coordination of project partners
- You will support with the general certification processes and EUDR assessments in the 4C System Operations team
