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Student Assistant – Coffee Sustainability Project & Certification (Vietnamese-speaking)

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Hybrid

Entry level

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 environment…

Skills: English Proficiency, Vietnamese Proficiency, MS Office, Project Management, Data Cleaning

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Student Assistant – Coffee Sustainability Project & Certification (Vietnamese-speaking)

4C Association

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany • Hybrid

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  • Part-time, Internship
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Development Opportunity, Professional Onboarding, Team Events, Multicultural Environment, Hybrid Work Setup, Vacation Days
  • Posted 24d ago
  • ~20 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The role involves implementing sustainability projects focused on climate and biodiversity in the coffee supply chain. Key tasks include conducting research, managing data, and coordinating with stakeholders in English and Vietnamese.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled students in agricultural, environmental, or sustainability-related fields with proficiency in English and Vietnamese. Availability for 10-20 hours per week and the ability to work onsite in Cologne at least once a week is required.

Full job description

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 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

Your profile

  • Enrolled student at a German university in the area of agricultural/ environmental economics, natural resource management, agricultural and forestry science/ management, sustainability management, geography, 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 Vietnamese (at least B2, preferably native). Additional language skills (e.g., German, Portuguese, Spanish) will be of advantage.
  • General IT proficiency and very good working knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms)
  • Service-oriented thinking and excellent communication skills, especially in international environments
  • Ability to work independently and communicate proactively
  • Attention for details
  • 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

4C (Certification for Climate, Conservation, and Communities) 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.

Related keywords

SustainabilityEnvironmental ProtectionAgricultureForestryGeographyProject ManagementCoffee ProductionSupply ChainEUDRBiodiversityCarbon Footprint4C CertificationClimate ChangeData Quality Assurance

About 4C Association

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Bonn, NRW
LinkedIn followers
204

The 4C Association aims to unite all relevant coffee stakeholders in working towards the improvement of the economic, social and environmental conditions of coffee production and processing to build a thriving, sustainable sector for generations to come. We are the leading multi-stakeholder sustainable coffee platform, guiding the mainstream sector toward more sustainable production in a non-competitive arena where all relevant stakeholders are abled to participate. The 4C Association (Common Code for the Coffee Community) sets, maintains and operates the 4C Code of Conduct, an entry-level standard that defines a global common baseline and starts all coffee supply chain actors on the path to the sustainable production, processing, and trade of coffee.

Offices: Adenauerallee 108, Bonn, NRW 53113, DE

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About 4C Association

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Bonn, NRW
LinkedIn followers
204

The 4C Association aims to unite all relevant coffee stakeholders in working towards the improvement of the economic, social and environmental conditions of coffee production and processing to build a thriving, sustainable sector for generations to come. We are the leading multi-stakeholder sustainable coffee platform, guiding the mainstream sector toward more sustainable production in a non-competitive arena where all relevant stakeholders are abled to participate. The 4C Association (Common Code for the Coffee Community) sets, maintains and operates the 4C Code of Conduct, an entry-level standard that defines a global common baseline and starts all coffee supply chain actors on the path to the sustainable production, processing, and trade of coffee.

Offices: Adenauerallee 108, Bonn, NRW 53113, DE

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