Key Facts

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Category: Administrative Assistant

Internships

Entry-level / graduate

English

Hard Skills

ArcGIS (GIS Software) Geospatial Analysis Data Processing Python (Programming Language) JScript

Other Skills

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Communication
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Teamwork
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Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

Enrolled student in geography, geoinformatics, agriculture and forestry, agricultural economics, or sustainability-related studies
Good knowledge in QGIS or ArcGIS
Experience in geospatial analysis and geodata processing
Very good knowledge of spoken and written English (at least C1)

Requirements:

Review literature and evaluate available methodologies, data, publications
Process and evaluate GIS and Remote Sensing data under guidance
Prepare presentations and documents
Support in project work

GRAS - Global Risk Assessment Services

About GRAS - Global Risk Assessment Services

GRAS provides reliable information on ecological and social risks related to biomass of agricultural or forestry origin. A wide range of services are provided for free in the innovative and easy-to-use online GRAS Tool. Further, we support individually customized solutions on demand for all stakeholders in the food, feed and chemical sector, companies, governmental organizations, NGOs, certification bodies and many more. Our services are independent, trustworthy and efficient, based on latest remote sensing technology and advanced algorithms.• Implementation of sustainability and zero-deforestation commitments • Cost-efficient sustainability assessments • Efficient supplier management and monitoring• Support of smallholder empowerment• Support of certification processes• Independent, efficient and objective analysis• Customized solutions for specific needsPlease contact us for more information:info@gras-system.org+49 221 50 80 20 30

Company type: Startup

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

Your tasks

Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS) is an innovative company providing information to ecological and social sustainability. GRAS helps agricultural producers, processors, brand owners, traders, NGOs, scientists and investors to review sustainability risks for individual suppliers, sourcing areas or countries. In addition, GRAS supports certification systems, certification bodies and auditors in objective sustainability analysis and verification of land use change.
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 welcoming you as Working Student for the GIS & Sustainability Team at the GRAS head office in Cologne.

You will be assigned to one of the two teams according to your expertise and motivation. Your tasks mainly include:

You will review literature and evaluate available methodologies, data, publication, etc.
You will process and evaluate GIS and Remote Sensing data under guidance
You will prepare presentations and documents
You will support in project work

Your profile

Enrolled student in geography, geoinformatics, agriculture and forestry, agricultural economics and/ or a study with a thematic focus on topics such as sustainability, environmental and climate protection
Good knowledge in QGIS or ArcGIS
Experience in geospatial analysis and geodata processing
Knowledge of programming languages is an advantage (Python, R, Java Script for GEE)
Very good knowledge of spoken and written English is essential (at least C1)
Ability to work in an international team as well as independently
Pro-active working style and attention to detail
Availability as a student assistant between 10 - 20 hours a week by arrangement for at least one year
Good knowledge of standard software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

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 Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, ISCC System, 4C 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 (64 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?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply using 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 to 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 are not professional qualifications for an open position.

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