Agronomic Consultant

Mission

The Energy and Resource Efficiency Discipline of RINA is seeking a highly motivated resource with experience in the agribusiness sector to support the team in the management and technical development of projects with focus on agro-energy and sustainable agriculture. Working in our headquarters in Genoa or Milan Office, the successful candidate shall have strong interest in bioenergy, energy transition, decarbonization, circular and green economy topics, good communications skills and a strong teamwork attitude. #LI-MP3

Key Accountabilities

Participate in the Team activities in the framework of agro-energy projects for the sustainable production of biofuels, supporting the management of the entire agro-supply chain and contributing to the evaluation of new agri-feedstocks, with particular interest in production of vegetable oils, and in the categorization within the European biofuels’ regulation framework 

Participate in the Team activities in the framework of sustainable food/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 related to agro-topics 

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 proposal writing 

Experience and Requirements

The knowledge of ISCC Certification or other similar standards is a plus

The knowledge of Food Security is a plus

Previous experience of 1-5 years in agribusiness

Previous experience in a consultancy company 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  (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 

Education