Project Manager*in – Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chai...

Project Manager – Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains

Permanent employee, Full-time · Köln

Your tasks

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.

At Meo we are a close team of highly motivated, supportive and committed young professionals with a multitude of backgrounds. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for at least one more Project Manager – Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains in a permanent full-time position. If you feel we are a fit, we are looking forward to welcoming you in our team in at our head office in Cologne.

You will actively shape the development and implementation of a new certification system for sustainable peat substitutes that are used in potting soils and professional substrates as an alternative to peat
You will work on various topics related to sustainability certification and take responsibility, including further development of sustainability requirements, supply chain traceability, alignment with legal requirements, accreditation, quality management and integrity program
You will support the application of new digital tools for audit processes
You will develop customized greenhouse gas calculations for substrate supply chains applying the new standard methodology and support its development
You will perform data research, analysis and evaluations for specific customer requests and the preparation of reports and market studies
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 will be 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)
You will support communication and public relations of the certification system
You will perform company presentations at public national and international events

Your profile

University degree in agricultural science, organic agriculture, environmental engineering, natural resource management, natural sciences, life sciences, sustainable management, or other related fields
Basic knowledge in GHG emissions accounting, GHG Protocol, ISO, IPCC or similar standards and Lifecycle Assessments for different products
Additional experience in following areas of advantage: sustainability certification, policy consulting, GHG/ carbon footprint calculation, stakeholder management
At least one year of professional experience in project management
Excellent communication skills in German and English (both at least C1), other languages of advantage
Strong presentation skills as well as the ability to explain complex issues in simple terms and to prepare professional presentations according to target group
High degree of initiative and commitment combined with an independent working style and pragmatic, hands-on attitude
Very good computer and MS Office skills as well as high general IT proficiency
Good affinity with calculations, data analysis and data collection
Willingness and ability to travel internationally (upon request)

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 Meo Carbon Solutions 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
JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
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

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via 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 in 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 is not a professional qualification for an open position.

Project Manager*in – Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains