Social Impact Sustainability Manager

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organisation driven by the Aponte family. Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees and the environment.

From a one-vessel operation to a globally respected business we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity and willing to make a change.

MSC Technology Italy is the first division located in the national territory, complementing existing offices in Geneva (the Group's headquarters), Warren (New Jersey, USA), and Chennai (India).

MSC Technology embodies Passion and a commitment to Continuous Evolution, strongly believing in Equal Opportunities and Caring for its People—ultimately fostering a sense of Family within the Company.

With over 3,000 employees, our Technology Department plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and elevating the quality standards across our functional lines.

Working within an international office and engaging in cross-country collaboration offers the opportunity to connect with individuals boasting diverse technical skills, backgrounds, cultures, and professional experiences. International travel not only enriches your understanding of business and languages within the ICT realm but also provides avenues for personal and professional growth.

In 2020, MSC Technology Italy was established as a technological division of MSC with the goal of creating a Center of Excellence to support the MSC Group's business.

Do you recognize yourself? Then come work with us and be part of MSC’s family

**Posizione**:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provides strategic “thought and action” leadership on social impact to progress on the implementation of the human rights and social impact strategic agenda.
- Owns, develops and sets the guiding principles, policies and business requirements for social impact and contributes to align with the human rights agenda.
- Provides expert advice and continuously develops insights and competence to proactively support the business and senior management with direction, tools, measurement and knowledge.
- Contributes to sustainability-related risk management and compliance activities, supporting risk mapping as well as the definition of the mitigation approach against identified risks (focus on social impacts and human rights) under the framework of the Enterprise Risk Managements system (ERM).
- Coordinates and oversees projects and activities related to the implementation of the sustainability plan, with reference to social area and business and human rights.
- Liaises with relevant departments and suppliers contributing to ensure company standards and policies are met across the supply chain.
- Analyses the possible impacts of international legislation on MSC business, understands and contributes to designing actions to comply with related regulatory requirements.
- Monitors and contributes to internal reporting on MSC’s performance across the social and human rights dimension and distance to target.
- Acts as the main point of contact for MSC within collaborative platforms, industry associations and other key stakeholders, with specific reference to social topic matters.
- Assists in the development and publication of the annual Sustainability Report and collaborates across departments and businesses to develop relevant contents (focus on social impacts).

**Requisiti**:
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
- University degree (Social Sciences and Business Human Rights), advanced degree valued.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant sustainability related fields and complex organizations.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
- Subject matter expert in business and human rights and social impact management.
- Sound project management skills and ability to deliver on-time and efficiently with multiple stakeholders in a global environment.
- Extensive knowledge of the international regulatory landscape and human rights conventions.
- Consolidated experience in structuring and implementing Human Rights DD processes in relation to business practices in global companies with a focus on supply chain, transportation industry a plus.
- International background and excellent language skills.
- Good intercommunication skills and ability to interact with high-ranking officers within complex organizations.
- Ability and experience to inspire and coordinate other professionals.

MAJOR CHALLENGES FOR THIS POSITION
- Setting up and coordinating the strategic direction of social impact work enabling the full implementation of MSC’s Cargo Division sustainability plan.
- Coordinating and overseeing social and human rights program implementation including structured involvement of the supply chain.
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