Social Responsibility Trainee

About this role

The role is a 12-month graduate trainee position in Lagos for a Social Responsibility Trainee at Mota-Engil Nigeria. The trainee will assist with planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the company’s social responsibility and community development initiatives. The work focuses on community engagement, corporate social investment projects, ESG reporting, stakeholder grievance management, volunteering, research, and administrative tasks to support social impact and ESG commitments. It targets graduates with degrees in social sciences or related fields and seeks candidates with entry-level experience or internships in relevant areas. The employer is a construction and infrastructure group with a broad portfolio and a commitment to sustainability and community development within Nigeria.

What you would do

• Support community engagement plans across project locations
• Participate in community consultations and stakeholder meetings
• Assist in maintaining relationships with communities, leaders, government reps, NGOs and other stakeholders
• Prepare meeting reports and engagement documentation
• Assist in planning and monitoring CSI projects (education, health, livelihood, skills, youth, environment)
• Coordinate project activities with internal and external partners
• Support data collection for ESG, sustainability and community reporting
• Maintain databases of initiatives and beneficiaries
• Assist in measuring social impact indicators and preparing presentations and reports for management
• Support grievance receipt, recording, tracking and closure of cases

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Social Sciences, Community Development, Development Studies, Public Administration, Human Resources, Political Science, International Relations, Sustainability Studies or related fields
• 0-2 years of professional experience; internships, volunteering or NGO experience are advantageous
• Basic understanding of CSR and ESG principles
• Report writing and data management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Research and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Initiative, willingness to learn, teamwork and collaboration
• Strong organisational skills and high ethical standards

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