Project Trainee - Workplace Assessment
- Full-time
Company Description
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job Description
- Conduct workplace practices assessments at selected ginning facilities using standardized assessment tools and guidelines.
- Engage with key stakeholders, including workers, management, labor contractors, farmers, and other relevant personnel, to understand workplace practices and identify improvement areas.
- Assess key areas including worker welfare, health and safety, working conditions, grievance mechanisms, and labor practices.
- Document assessment findings, observations, gaps, and recommended actions accurately and systematically.
- Support ginners in understanding assessment requirements and implementing practical improvements.
- Conduct basic awareness and training sessions for ginners and relevant workers on workplace practices, health & safety, worker welfare, and grievance mechanisms.
- Follow up with ginners on agreed actions and monitor progress during the project period.
- Coordinate with the Pakistan and India teams to ensure alignment with project guidelines, assessment tools, and reporting requirements.
- Prepare assessment reports, field visit summaries, action trackers, and other project documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of assessments, training activities, observations, and implementation progress.
- Provide regular updates to the HR/Project team on field progress, key observations, challenges, and areas requiring further support.
- Undertake travel to ginning facilities as required during the cotton season.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience in HR, social compliance, employee relations, field projects, or a related area; fresh graduates with relevant internship/project experience may also be considered.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with workers, management, and external stakeholders.
- Good documentation, reporting, and MS Office skills.
- Comfortable with field travel.
- Ability to work independently, conduct structured assessments, and follow defined guidelines.
- Fluency in English and Urdu; knowledge of local languages will be an advantage.
Additional Information
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint is a MUST.
- Proficiency in Power BI or any other Analytical tool is a PLUS.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
We offer
- A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
- Access to Training and Development
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Regular events that foster team engagement
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