Student Assistant – ISCC PLUS (Japanese Market)

ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification; Köln; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid set-up

Vacation days

Modern Cologne office with free fruits

Job summary

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is seeking a Working Student to join the ISCC PLUS Team at the head office in Cologne. You will support regulatory and market research for the Japanese market and help translate ISCC materials.

The role suits students in Law or Sustainability who are fluent in Japanese and English, with a proactive mindset and strong MS Office skills. Join a diverse international team and contribute to responsible certification solutions.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Law, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
• Native or professional-level Japanese, with strong English skills (at least C1).
• Strong interest in sustainability, circular economy, bioeconomy, recycling and environmental regulation.
• Ability to understand and summarize regulatory and technical requirements.
• Structured, reliable and comfortable working across different cultures and regulatory contexts.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to take responsibility for your own topics.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse regulatory and policy developments in Japan relevant to sustainability certification.
• Follow market and regulatory developments related to bioplastics, bio-based plastics and circular materials.
• Support the development of ISCC PLUS certification for the Japanese market.
• Translate and localise ISCC requirements and technical materials between English and Japanese.
• Prepare presentations and regulatory summaries for Japan.
• Engage with Japanese companies and policymakers.

Skills

Japanese language

English (C1+)

Regulatory analysis

MS Office

Education

Law

Environmental Studies

Sustainability

Environmental Policy

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

Your tasks

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. 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 ISCC PLUS Team at the ISCC head office in Cologne.

• Monitor and analyse regulatory and policy developments in Japan relevant to sustainability certification, circular economy, recycling, renewable materials and sustainable fuels
• Follow market and regulatory developments related to bioplastics, bio-based plastics, chemically recycled plastics and other circular materials in Japan
• Support the further development and adaptation of the ISCC PLUS certification system for the Japanese market
• Support the development of ISCC Japan FIT and related certification requirements
• Research Japanese legislation, policies, standards and industry initiatives and assess their implications for ISCC certification
• Support the translation and localisation of ISCC requirements, guidance documents and technical materials between English and Japanese
• Support the translation and adaptation of ISCC Logos & Claims for the Japanese market
• Conduct research on Japanese market trends, sustainability initiatives and emerging applications for ISCC certification, particularly in the plastics, chemicals and bio-based materials sectors
• Support engagement with Japanese companies, industry associations, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders
• Prepare presentations, background materials, regulatory summaries and internal briefings related to Japan
• Support the ISCC team in the continuous improvement and development of certification requirements and market-specific solutions

Your profile

• Currently studying Law, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, or a related field
• Native or professional-level Japanese, with strong English skills (at least C1)
• Strong interest in sustainability, circular economy, bioeconomy, recycling, bioplastics and environmental regulation
• Ability to understand and summarize regulatory and technical requirements
• Structured, reliable and comfortable working across different cultures and regulatory contexts
• Proactive mindset and willingness to take responsibility for your own topics
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word and 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 assetand 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, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 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

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.