Today, the Mota-Engil Group, incorporated in 1946, is a multinational with operations in the segments of Engineering and Construction, Environment and Services, Transport concession, energy and mining. Leader in Portugal with a consolidated position in the ranks of the 30 largest European construction Groups and the World Top 100, Mota-Engil is making its mark in 28 countries across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. With holdings in approximately 300 companies, Mota-Engil takes a unique and integrated strategic approach for the future: a Group more international, innovative, and competitive on a worldwide scale.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Social Responsibility Trainee
Location: Lagos
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.