About the job
Key responsibilities
- Support in data collection for investment opportunities in sustainable agriculture and agro-processing practices that contribute to biodiversity conservation, resource efficiency, and climate mitigation and adaption in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Support in assessment of risks/opportunities of agribusiness investments by use of data defined in bullet one.
- Drafting and editing investment proposals for financial institutions and corporates.
- Support data cleaning and monitoring received from partner institutions to maintain an up-to-date database.
- Support in collection of data for certified agribusinesses in key countries of operation.
What we expect
- Current enrolment in Bachelor/Master studies or degree in environmental studies, agricultural science, agronomy, or a related field;
- Knowledge on agribusiness in Sub-Saharan Africa and their certifications processes such as Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade or major export crops like tea, coffee, cocoa, cashew.
- Excellent communication skills in English (French is a plus), including ability to write clear, succinct reports.
- Academic knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices in a wide variety of crops in Sub-Saharan Africa (including new production techniques and precision agriculture technologies).
- Proactive personality with a solid track record of working by objectives and effective fulfilment of goals with little supervision.
- Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams and provide support cross-regions. Able to communicate ideas clearly, articulate issues and recommend solutions.
