Enveritas builds solutions to improve the measure of sustainability in agricultural supply chains and include smallholder farmers in responsibly sourced agricultural products, in particular coffee and cocoa. A key component of this requires investments in projects that demonstrate impact on the sustainability of production and the livelihood of smallholder farmers
We are a non-profit with a relatively small (but expanding) team working across 26 coffee and cocoa growing countries around the world, with a remote-first environment and hubs in diverse locations such as Uganda, Colombia and New York. Enveritas brings together tech and machine learning with rigorous field processes to collect and process data on supply chain sustainability (from social and economic challenges all the way to deforestation and carbon footprints), and run programs that advance the cause of smallholder farmers. This is made possible by a dedicated and diverse team, with profiles coming from leading consultancies & banks, commodity traders, development organizations, data science, and tech companies.
We are looking for exceptional talent to join our Impact team, at the experienced analyst level. We are primarily looking for core analyst skills: combination of business consulting, financial modelling, project management and design. Experience in one or more of the following areas is welcome, interest in these compulsory: sustainability, agriculture, reforestation, carbon sequestration / emissions, improvement of farmer livelihoods. This position is remote with a home base that can be discussed.
Role: Senior Analyst (3-5 years experience)
- Research, analyze and quantify the potential of some solutions to sustainability issues identified by Enveritas
- Assess candidate projects and ideas to invest in / fund for impact in the agricultural sector, with a focus on smallholder farmers and their communities
- Support the launch and management of projects, including data-driven design, piloting, monitoring & evaluating, and scaling
- Visit projects, smallholder communities and implementors, as needed, in coffee and cocoa origins
- Interact across the organization as well as with external partners and stakeholders, as necessary, on the topic of impact projects
Requirements
- Min. 2 years of experience in leading strategy consulting or finance/PE firm (alternative experiences in high intensity environments also considered, e.g. Tech, VC funded start-ups)
- University degree in science or engineering preferred
- Some evidence of another 1-3 years of valuable experience in industry, start-ups or other organizations relevant to the role
- Ability to work independently and balance priorities in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Availability and interest in international travel to visit ongoing or candidate projects in coffee origins – Note that we are also particularly interested in candidates that would have a home base in one of the coffee origin countries
- Excellent analytical skills, experience with quantitative data analysis and large datasets; knowledge of R, Python or other programming language preferred
- Background or experience in quantitative scientific research is a plus
- Ability to structure sophisticated problems and communicate them clearly, internally to management, and externally
- Proficiency in either French, Spanish, Portuguese, Swahili, Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese, or other relevant language is an asset
Compensation is competitive for the sustainability sector. We are a multicultural organization, we look to hire employees who reflect the communities we serve and we strongly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds that each individual brings. We work hard, focus on results, but always with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Please apply with your resume and a short cover letter that answers to the requirements of the role and company.
