Job Responsibilities:

• Leadership: A Senior Sustainability Associate is responsible for leading a team of researchers and managing multiple projects simultaneously. This includes
  1. delegating tasks,
  2. providing guidance and support to team members, and
  3. ensuring that team members are meeting project goals and deadlines.
• Strategy and Planning: A Senior Sustainability Associate is responsible for developing and implementing the reporting/project strategies and plans that address sustainability project issues. A deep understanding of sustainability frameworks is a must, and the ability to identify and prioritize issues and opportunities that support the successful completion of the project is a key to success.
• Research: A Senior Sustainability Associate is responsible for conducting research on various sustainability issues and trends, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, renewable energy, circular economy, and social inequality. They must have strong research skills and be able to analyze complex data and systems.
• Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration: Senior Sustainability Associate is responsible for knowledge transfer to the teams he works with, and the various stakeholders, such as policymakers, NGOs, businesses, and local communities. They must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate these collaborations and build partnerships that support sustainable development.
• Project Design and Implementation: Senior Sustainability Associate plays a critical role in designing and implementing sustainability projects/Reports that address complex challenges. This requires creativity, innovation, and the ability to think outside the box. Senior Researchers need to be able to identify the most effective strategies and solutions to address client’s needs, considering factors such as resource availability, cost-effectiveness, social acceptability, and regulatory compliance.
• Project Evaluation: Once sustainability Projects/reports are completed, the Senior Sustainability Associate is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the process, team members and addressing challenges faced throughout the project effectiveness. This involves analyzing data, assessing the performance of each team members, identifying areas for improvement, and report to the Sustainability Manager and ESG Director.
• Policy and Advocacy: Senior Sustainability Associate is often called upon to advise policymakers/Top Management on sustainability-related issues and to advocate for sustainability initiatives. They must have a deep understanding of policy frameworks, regulatory mechanisms, and governance structures, as well as an ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to policymakers in a clear and concise manner.
• Resource Management: The Senior Sustainability Associate is responsible for managing staff resources. They must ensure that resources are used effectively and efficiently to achieve project goals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration (Master’s Degree in a sustainability relevant field is an advantage),
• 4-6 years of experience,
• Demonstrated strength in data analysis and reporting
• Ability to work with large data sets and produce effective reporting
• Passion for delivering value for the client
• Passion for aligning financial returns with societal impact
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• A team player, and can manage to work under pressure