Senior Impact Analyst : Enveritas
Job Description
We are looking for exceptional talent to join our Impact team, at the experienced analyst level, 2-6 years experience, with at least 2 years in management consulting, finance or other high intensity environments. Experience in one or more of the following areas is welcome, interest in these compulsory: precision agriculture, sustainable agriculture, microfinance, carbon sequestration / emissions, improvement of farmer livelihoods. This position is remote with a home base that can be discussed.
Role: Senior Analyst (2-6 years experience)
Research, analyze and quantify the potential of 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 originsInteract across the organization as well as with external partners and stakeholders, as necessary, on the topic of impact projects
Requirements
2 years of experience in leading strategy consulting or finance/PE firm (alternative experiences in high intensity environments may be considered)
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
Significant travel to production areas, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa or Asia required (having a home base in a target production country, e.g. Uganda, Ethiopia, is also a possibility)
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.
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.
