Agro - Energy & Biofuel Consultant Full-time Job
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Posting Date: 27 Nov 2024 City: Rozzano Location: Rozzano, IT, 20089 Genova, IT, 16129 Contract Type: Permanent Division: ESG & Sustainability Level of experience: Intermediate RINA is currently recruiting for a Agro - Energy & Biofuel Consultant to join its office in Milan, Italy within the ESG & Sustainability Division. Mission
The Resource Efficiency and Management Unit of RINA is seeking a highly motivated resource with experience in the sustainable agriculture & agro-energy sectors to support the team in the management and technical development of projects with focus on agro-energy, sustainable agriculture and biofuel production. Working in our Milan Office and at Clients facilities, the successful candidate shall have strong interest in agronomy, bioenergy, energy transition, decarbonization, circular and green economy topics, good communications skills and a strong teamwork attitude. Previous experience or interest in ISCC certification or other similar standards is required; the possibility of training on ISCC organized and paid for by RINA for the selected candidate will be considered. Key Accountabilities
- Participate in the Team activities in the framework of agro-energy projects for the sustainable production of biofuels, contributing to the evaluation of new agri-feedstocks and relevant categorization within the European biofuels’ regulation framework, with particular interest in production of vegetable oils starting from crops grown on degraded land, cover crops, agro-industrial and forestry residues
- Support the management of the entire supply chain, from the point of origin of the agri-feedstock to the obligated party, for the compliance with the ISCC principles and Low ILUC additionality
- Cooperation with technical teams for new technologies adaptation in several different situations and cooperation with farmers and colleagues for training assets and field assets
- Contribute to field decision and activities of crop and soil sampling for monitoring crop status, soil health and environmental status
- Participate in the Team activities in the framework of sustainable food and agriculture projects, contributing to all four pillars of food security (availability, access, utilization and stability) and the dimensions of sustainability (environmental, social and economic)
- Interact actively with international colleagues, partners, and customers to support the project technical activities
- Contribute to deliver high-quality technical reports and results
- Support the team in general management of the projects meeting client’s requests
- Promote new business opportunities and participate to project proposal writing
Experience and Requirements
- knowledge of ISCC Certification or other similar standards is required
- 3-5 years of experience in agribusiness and consultancy
- knowledge of Food Security is a plus
- English and Italian advanced level; other languages knowledge will be a plus (especially French)
- Ability to write well structured, concise and well-reasoned reports, proposals and documents
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, proactive to meet short deadlines
- Availability for business trips within and outside the EU
- Interest and curiosity in energy and resource efficiency sector
- Advanced knowledge of the Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, Power Point
We'll Provide you with the opportunity to
- Learn and develop personally - both on the job and through formal training
- Be part of a young, dynamic and motivated team
- Work with a wide selection of prestigious clients with exciting and impactful assignments,
- Develop a network of contacts in many countries around the world and work on international assignments
- Develop your experience in several projects in the green economy field (e.g. sustainable agriculture, agro-energy, bioenergy, climate change, decarbonization, energy efficiency, circular economy, etc.)
Competencies
- CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
- EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
- PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
- MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
- PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
- BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
- MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
- ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
- THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Food Technology or Environmental Science
With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.