ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions, operating across more than 40 countries. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for water management, renewable energy production, and large-scale construction projects, positioning itself as a key player in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, it is one of Spain's most prominent multinational corporations and is listed on the IBEX 35 index.

Headquartered in Madrid, ACCIONA offers extensive opportunities for international professionals, particularly in engineering, project management, and sustainability. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, frequently recruiting global talent for its complex international projects managed from Spain. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability makes it a top choice for professionals looking to build a career in the green energy and infrastructure sectors.

Formed in 1997 through the merger of Entrecanales y Távora and MZOV, companies with roots dating back to the mid-19th century. It has since evolved from a traditional construction firm into a global leader in sustainability and renewable energy.

Sustainability Internship: Social Impact Management

ACCIONA

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Job Description

We are a global company, a leader in the development of regenerative infrastructures that generate a positive impact on society. Our workforce, consisting of more than 65,000 professionals and present in more than 40 countries across five continents, contributes to our mission of designing a better planet. We are looking for people who want to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the greatest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity. Join us in the search for solutions to achieve a sustainable future.

In the ACCIONA Internship Program, you will be part of teams that will involve you in projects from day one, accompanied by experts who will help you develop your skills and participate in the day-to-day operations of a global company.

ACCIONA, within its Water business, needs to incorporate an intern for its Sustainability department.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to collaborate with the Sustainability Department, especially in the Social area, deepening their knowledge of the concept of sustainability, social impact management, positive impact, and social safeguards.
You will learn in detail about non-financial information reporting tools in the area of social impact management and will assist the Department in data management.

You will understand how to identify and anticipate potential risks and points of friction between the economic-financial dimension and social, environmental, and sustainability considerations.

Main responsibilities:

Collaborate in incorporating the social perspective into tenders and contracts.
Collaborate in social risk analyses for new opportunities.
Country risk analysis.
Implementation of the Social Impact Management Methodology in Acciona Agua projects.
Preparation of the project Baseline.
Identification of economic-demographic characteristics and population distribution, presence of infrastructure and access to basic services, education and health levels of communities, environmental and political environment, and human rights.
Identification and assessment of impacts.
Development of action plans that ensure compliance with requirements within the framework of sustainable financing frameworks.
Support projects in the implementation of due diligence mechanisms.
Propose alternatives as possible solutions to negative impacts within an international context.
Monitoring of social measures and initiatives.
Communication with the people in charge of the social area of international teams.
Identification of the different project stakeholders, as well as detecting their needs and expectations, in addition to knowing how to dialogue with stakeholders and manage multi-directional relationships between interested parties.
Monitoring of reporting and data consolidation for different reports.
Monitoring and implementation of indicators.

Candidate Requirements

Key requirements:

Complete a 6-month internship part-time or full-time. Start date from September to March.
Completion of a degree or official/qualifying master's in Social Anthropology, Sociology, International Relations, or Political Science.
High level of English (minimum C1); other languages will be positively valued.
Knowledge and training in corporate social responsibility, diversity, human rights, cooperation, or sustainable financing will be positively valued.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for people with high potential, teamwork capacity, and motivation to grow within an international company. If you believe this is your profile and you are looking to boost your future in a career that generates a positive impact on the planet, you have come to the right place... we want you on our team!

We are a company that values diversity as a source of talent and therefore work to promote an inclusive environment in which respect, belonging, and commitment are promoted so that all people can participate with equal opportunities. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background, or condition. ACCIONA has received the Top Employer 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 certification, which recognizes the Company as one of the best companies to work for in Spain.

View original advert (Spanish)

Somos una compañía global, líder en el desarrollo de infraestructuras regenerativas que generan un impacto positivo en la sociedad. Nuestra plantilla, formada por más de 65.000 profesionales y presente en más de 40 países de los cinco continentes, contribuye a nuestra misión de diseñar un planeta mejor. Buscamos personas que quieran marcar la diferencia, promover el desarrollo sostenible y encontrar soluciones a los mayores desafíos globales, incluidos el cambio climático, la sobrepoblación y la escasez hídrica. Únete a nosotros en la búsqueda de soluciones para lograr un futuro sostenible.

En el Programa de Becas de ACCIONA formarás parte de equipos que te involucrarán en proyectos desde el primer día, acompañado por expertos que te ayudarán a desarrollar tus capacidades y participar en el día a día de una empresa global.

ACCIONA, en su negocio de Agua, precisa incorporar un/a becario/a para su departamento de Sostenibilidad.

Descripción del puesto

Buscamos una persona con entusiasmo para colaborar con el Departamento de Sostenibilidad especialmente en el área de Sociedad, profundizando en el concepto de la sostenibilidad, gestión de impacto social, impacto positivo y salvaguardas sociales.
Aprenderá a conocer de forma detallada las herramientas de reporte de información no financiera en el área de gestión del impacto social y ayudará al Departamento en la gestión de los datos.

Comprenderá, como identificar y anticiparse a posibles riesgos y puntos de fricción entre la dimensión económico-financiera y las consideraciones sociales, medioambientales y de sostenibilidad.

Principales responsabilidades:

Colaborar en la incorporación de la perspectiva social en licitaciones y contratos.
Colaboración en los análisis de riesgos sociales en nuevas oportunidades.
Análisis de riesgos país.
Implantación de la Metodología de Gestión del impacto Social en los proyectos de Acciona Agua.
Elaboración de la Línea Base de los proyectos.
Identificación de las características económicas demográficas y distribución de la población, presencia de infraestructuras y acceso a servicios básicos, nivel de educación y salud de las comunidades, entorno ambiental y político ,y derechos humanos.
Identificación y valoración de los impactos.
Desarrollo de planes de acción que aseguren el cumplimiento de los requisitos dentro del marco de los marcos de financiaón sostenible.
Apoyar a los proyectos en la implementación de los mecanismo de debida diligencia.
Plantear alternativas como posibles soluciones a impactos negativos dentro de un contexto internacional.
Seguimiento de las Medidas e iniciativas sociales.
Comunicación con las personas encargadas del área social de los equipos internacionales.
Identificación de los distintos grupos de interés del proyecto, así como de detectar sus necesidades y expectativas, además de saber dialogar con los stakeholders y gestionar las relaciones multidireccionales entre las partes interesadas.
Seguimiento del reporte y consolidación de datos para los diferentes informes.
Seguimiento e implantación de indicadores.

Requisitos del candidato

Requisitos clave:

Realizar una beca de 6 meses a media jornada o a jornada completa. Incorporación de septiembre a marzo.
Fin de grado o máster oficial/habilitante de Antropología Social o Sociología, Relaciones Internacionales o Ciencias Políticas.
Nivel alto de inglés (mínimo C1), se valorarán positivamente otros idiomas.
Se valorará positivamente conocimientos y formación en responsabilidad social corporativa, diversidad, derechos humanos , cooperación o fiananciación sostenible.

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