Your tasks
You will be responsible for topics related to certification and development of carbon projects. This includes the following tasks:
- You will support the Climate Strategy team with general project work and tasks, including necessary research for feasibility studies, carbon removal and sequestration potential modelling and GIS analysis
- You will support research activities for different areas related to agriculture and forestry sustainability, including topics such as sustainable forest management, carbon removals, land use change and others
- You will support the team in preparing presentations and slides for trainings or customer communications
- You will support the team in communication with different internal and external stakeholders
Your profile
- Enrolled students in the area of agriculture & forestry, GIS and spatial analysis, sustainability, environmental sciences, engineering, geography, mathematics or another related field
- Previous experience with sustainability in forestry, afforestation/reforestation projects or, more in general, on nature-based carbon projects is appreciated
- Basic experience on GIS and spatial analysis (e.g. handling of shapefiles, modifying attribute tables, etc.)
- Very good working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
- Availability of 20 hours per week for at least one year and available for on-site presence in the Cologne office
- Excellent language skills in English (at least C1) and proficiency in German. Other language skills are of advantage
- High performance research skills
- Excellent eye for detail, ability to understand and explain complex issues in simple terms and to prepare professional presentations according to target group
- Service-oriented thinking and excellent communication skills, especially in international environments
- Excellent problem-solving abilities combined with an independent working style and pragmatic and hands-on attitude
- Supportive and dedicated team player
Why us?
Our team is our core asset, and we want to support our people as best we can. To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:
- Combination of home office and on-premise work
- An attractive and modern office in the centre of Cologne with many lunch and shopping options close by
- Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
- Close collaboration with our sister companies ISCC System, 4C Services, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
- Free fruits, snacks, tea, coffee …
- Active Break scheme with daily sessions such as Yoga, strengthening or breathing techniques
- The opportunity to work independently and bring in one’s own ideas
- Many great team events
Ready to join our team?
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.
About us
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.