Sustainability Project Manager – Agricultural Supply Chains
Meo Carbon Solutions • Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Full-time
Entry Level
Hybrid
Role overview
About the job
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 Carbon Footprint Improvement team are looking forward to welcome you as Project Manager – Agricultural Supply Chains at Meo headquarters in Cologne.
The Project Manager – Agricultural Supply Chains has the objective to lead and oversee projects focused on greenhouse gas (GHG) calculations and sustainability reporting. This includes managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant GHG assessments aligned with regulatory and organizational sustainability targets.
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!
Requirements
Your profile
University degree in agricultural science, natural science, life science, organic agriculture, natural resource management, sustainable management, economics or other related fields
At least 2 - 3 years professional experience
At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in greenhouse gas calculations for international supply chains
Good knowledge in GHG emissions accounting, ISO 14064/14067/14044, GHG Protocol, IPCC or similar GHG standards and Lifecycle Assessments for different products
Good professional experience in project management
Additional experience in following areas of advantage: sustainability certification, policy consulting, stakeholder management
Excellent communication skills in an international environment with stakeholders at all levels
Excellent English and Spanish (at least C1), Basic Portuguese, any additional language skills will be of advantage
Responsibilities
Your Main Duties Will Be
You are responsible for consulting projects with a focus on agricultural supply chains, circular economy, bioeconomy, biobased products
You will develop customized greenhouse gas calculations for entire supply chains applying different tools and standards
You will calculate GHG impacts on farm level from carbon sequestration activities
You will perform data research, analysis and evaluations for specific customer requests and the preparation of reports and market studies
You will perform in-depth analyses and benchmarks of different (governmental) regulations on GHG accounting for the aforementioned markets and support transmission into certification systems
You will implement the concepts and processes together with our customers
You will support the further development of our service portfolio and manage proposals and tenders
You are responsible for the whole project lifecycle including scheduling, stakeholder management, documentation, controlling, preparation and participation in client meetings and project workshops (in-person and virtual)
Perform company presentations at public national and international events
Benefits
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:
Great Team Environment
Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
Close collaboration with our sister companies ISCC System GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
Individual learning and development plan
Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
Frequently feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
Many free language classes
Access to several technical specific as well as training courses
The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
We promote from within!
Work-Life Balance
Hybrid set-up
4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
Flexible working hours and trust based working time
30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday)
Sabbatical options
Financial Benefits
A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
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Annual bonus scheme based on performance
Wellness Programs
Subsidized Urban Sports Club
Active Break scheme with weekly Yoga sessions
Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life