Italy Certification Planner Internship

Posting Date: 20 Mar 2026

City: Vibo Valentia

Location:

Vibo Valentia, Italy, 89900 Taranto, Italy, 74121

Contract Type: Internship

Division: Mediterranean & Africa Certification

Level of experience: Intern

RINA is currently recruiting for a Italy Certification Planner Internship to join its office in Vibo Valentia or Taranto, Italy within the Mediterranean & Africa Certification Division.

Mission

The role of a Certification Planner is focused on managing and planning certification audits. #LI-DC2

Key Accountabilities

Coordinate with auditors, clients, and internal teams to define audit dates, scopes, and logistical details.
Monitor deadlines and ensure timely execution of audits.
Managing and contributing to development of existing and new planning tools and systems to track audit status and resource availability.
Develop and maintain the audit calendar, ensuring optimal allocation of auditors and resources across certification schemes.
Anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts or resource constraints, escalating issues when necessary.
Support reporting and KPI tracking related to audit planning performance and capacity utilization.
Collaborate with other Certification Operations and Commercial teams/functions to align planning with contractual commitments and client expectations.

Education

High School Diploma/GED in Business Administration Finance Management

Qualifications

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools.
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Good knowledge of English language, both written and spoken

Competencies

FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

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.