M26196 Research Associate in Corporate Sustainability (Locally Recruited)
Core
Lead research and analysis on Corporate Sustainability, Responsible Sourcing, and Regenerative Agriculture to bridge research and implementation for the global agri-food industry.
Role type
Research Associate (Corporate Sustainability & Regenerative Agriculture)
Builds
Scalable MRV systems, business models for monetizing ecosystem services, and impact assessment frameworks for private sector partners.
Domain
Agriculture, Sustainability, ESG Reporting, Regenerative Agriculture
Required skills
Strategic consulting, value chain analysis, sustainability project management, statistical/econometric software (R, Stata), ESG reporting standards, impact assessment, business modeling
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in business administration, experience with multinational companies
Technologies
R, Stata
Responsibilities
Analyze international and national regulatory frameworks to consolidate KPIs for soil health, water efficiency, and carbon intensity; Design and implement Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) protocols; Develop mechanisms to improve engagement within responsible supply ecosystems; Propose impact assessment frameworks to quantify social and environmental returns; Systematize lessons learned and produce technical documents and white papers; Develop investment proposals for fundraising; Identify collaboration opportunities with stakeholders in decarbonization and biodiversity agendas; Provide technical assistance and training to supplier companies; Lead preparation of performance reports for executive committees.