Social Responsibility Trainee at Mota-Engil

Duration: 12 Months Graduate Trainee Programme
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Trainee Contract

Job Purpose

•  The Social Responsibility Trainee will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Mota-Engil Nigeria's social responsibility and community development initiatives.
• The trainee will contribute to projects that promote positive social impact, stakeholder engagement, community well-being, sustainability, and alignment with Mota-Engil Group policies and ESG commitments.

Key Responsibilities
Community Engagement:

•  Support the implementation of community engagement plans across project locations;
• Participate in community consultations, stakeholder meetings, and dialogue sessions;
• Assist in maintaining constructive relationships with local communities, traditional leaders, government representatives, NGOs, and other stakeholders;
• Prepare meeting reports, attendance records, and stakeholder engagement documentation.

Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Projects: 

• Assist in planning and monitoring community development projects in areas such as:
  • Education
  • Health
  • Livelihood enhancement
  • Skills development
  • Youth empowerment
  • Environmental awareness
• Track project progress and gather evidence of implementation;
• Coordinate project activities with internal and external partners;

ESG and Sustainability Reporting:

•  Support data collection for ESG, sustainability, and community investment reporting.
• Maintain databases of social responsibility initiatives and beneficiaries.
• Assist in measuring social impact indicators and project outcomes.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards, and reports for management.

Stakeholder Grievance Management:

•  Assist in receiving, recording, and tracking community grievances and concerns.
• Support follow-up actions and closure of cases.
• Ensure proper documentation and confidentiality of stakeholder information.

Volunteering and Employee Engagement:

• Support employee volunteering programmes and awareness campaigns.
• Assist in organizing corporate social responsibility activities and commemorative events.
• Promote employee participation in community initiatives.

Research and Continuous Improvement:

•  Conduct research on sustainable development, ESG trends, community engagement practices, and social investment opportunities.
• Benchmark best practices within the construction and infrastructure sector.
• Support the identification of opportunities to enhance the Company's social impact.

Administrative Support:

•  Maintain records, filing systems, and databases related to Social Responsibility activities;
• Support procurement and logistics for social projects and events;
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, and progress reports.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Sociology
  • Social Sciences
  • Community Development
  • Development Studies
  • Public Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Sustainability Studies
  • Other related disciplines.

Experience:

• 0-2 years of professional experience;
• Previous internship, volunteer work, NGO experience, or participation in community development projects is an advantage.

Required Competencies:
Technical:

• Basic understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG principles.
• Report writing and data management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Research and analytical skills.

Behavioural:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Initiative and willingness to learn.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High ethical standards and integrity.