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Project Manager – Due Diligence

Cologne

Vollzeit

01.12.2022

Who we are

Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS) is an innovative service and information provider offering environmental and social knowledge for fully traceable and sustainable supply chains. GRAS helps agricultural producers, processors, traders, auditors, brand owners, NGOs, and investors to assess and monitor their sustainability risks. GRAS offers mapping and tracking tools, mobile apps, dashboards and databases for the verification of compliance with sustainability requirements and improvement measures.

At GRAS we are a close team of highly motivated, supportive and committed young professionals with a multitude of backgrounds. If you feel we are a fit, we are looking forward to welcoming you as Project Manager – Due Diligence in our team in our Cologne office.

Your Tasks

Manage projects related to corporate due diligence obligations with focus on human rights and deforestation
Develop customer-specific approaches, services and tools to support due diligence obligations for companies in agricultural supply chains, including following, understanding and evaluating recent international political developments (e.g. EU regulations, national and international initiatives)
Specific tasks include conducting social risk assessments and managing corporate grievance mechanisms, including reviewing the effectiveness of established methodologies/mechanisms and implement improvements
Project management includes scheduling, stakeholder management, documentation and project controlling
Participate and organize client meetings and project workshops
Communicate concepts, services and project results to international project partners, stakeholders and clients

What we offer

Cross-functional tasks

Employee events

Intensive training

Independent work

Flat hierachies

Intensive Onboarding

Attractive Payment

Flexible working times

Professional development opportunities

Free coffee, tea, water and fruits

Multidisciplinary team

Central & modern office

Team spirit

Public transport ticket

Cross-functional tasks	Employee events	Intensive training	Independent work
Flat hierachies	Intensive Onboarding	Attractive Payment	Flexible working times	Professional development opportunities	Free coffee, tea, water and fruits	Multidisciplinary team	Central & modern office	Team spirit	Public transport ticket

What we offer

Cross-functional tasks
Employee events
Intensive training
Independent work
Flat hierachies
Intensive Onboarding
Attractive Payment
Flexible working times
Professional development opportunities
Free coffee, tea, water and fruits
Multidisciplinary team
Central & modern office
Team spirit
Public transport ticket

Your Profile

University degree in political science, international relations, social sciences or in a related area.
At least 2 years proven professional experience in the context of development projects, CSR, or ESG due diligence, with focus on social and/or environmental risk evaluation
Working experience in the context of agricultural supply chains and/or respective stakeholders
Additional experience in one of the following areas is of advantage: business and human rights topics, risk management, grievance handling procedures, human rights law
Proven professional experience in project management in the mentioned focus areas
Excellent research and writing skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (at least C1) and German (at least B1), other languages of advantage
Experience and understanding of GIS and working with geodata are of advantage
High degree of initiative and very good decision-making ability combined with an independent working style and pragmatic, hands-on attitude
A friendly, committed and dependable team player
Willingness and ability to travel internationally

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply using the link below with a meaningful 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.

Contact: Ditha Pahnke

Apply now!