Internationally Recruited Remote Role! IMPACT Transforming Natural Resource Management is Hiring a Sustainability and Data Analyst (deadline: 30 April)
Sustainability and Data Analyst, Bloom by IMPACT
Organization: IMPACT Transforming Natural Resource Management
Posted: 15 April 2025
Closing Date: 30 April 2025
Contract Details
- Type of contract: Independent contractor with a deliverable-based contract.
- Full-time equivalence: Approximately 30% full time.
- Duration: 12-month contract, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and project needs.
- Location: Remote; open to international contractors, with a preference for candidates based in Africa.
- Languages Required: Fluency in both English and French (bilingual essential).
- Travel Expectations: The contractor is expected to have prior travel experience in Africa and be willing to travel 2–3 times per year to workshops and meetings held across cities on the continent.
Expected Start Date: May 2025
Closing Date for Applications: April 30, 2025
Overview
IMPAC’s social enterprise, Knowledge for Impact, is seeking a highly skilled Sustainability & Data Analyst to join their team and help develop analytics that will enable users to evaluate, monitor, measure, and achieve their sustainability goals. The users of these tools range from businesses, civil society organizations, and governments, to donors, regulatory bodies, and small-scale producers and traders in mining and agricultural sectors.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and deployment of impact and sustainability frameworks, systems, and tools that are aligned with industry standards and social impact goals. This position is ideal for a professional who excels in results-based management, data analysis, and visualization, and has a strong passion for making a positive contribution to social sustainability challenges.
About Knowledge for Impact
Knowledge for Impact is a social enterprise established by IMPACT to provide partners with actionable insights about the lasting changes they are making on the ground. The enterprise is committed to empowering local actors in supply chains by enabling them to own and leverage their data to drive development, peace, and equality.
Knowledge for Impact works by deploying IMPACT’s field-tested approaches to supply chain transparency, particularly within the natural resource sector, with a focus on monitoring and evaluation. It supports transparency and creates innovative solutions alongside local partners to benefit artisanal producers and their communities.
One of the key offerings from Knowledge for Impact is Bloom by IMPACT, an innovative, out-of-the-box monitoring and evaluation tool that enables users to understand the social impact of supply chains on communities.
Knowledge for Impact is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with operations globally, including across Africa and Latin America.
Learn more about Knowledge for Impact: https://impacttransform.org/en/knowledge-for-impact/
Learn more about Bloom by IMPACT: https://bloom-by-impact.squarespace.com/
Primary Responsibilities
The Sustainability and Data Analyst will be responsible for the following key tasks:
- Developing and Deploying Strategies
- Design strategies to measure progress towards key social sustainability impact areas, including living income, living wage, gender empowerment, and human rights.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the effective use of data, reports, and tools to support these sustainability goals.
- Supporting Partners
- Provide training and presentations to partners—including companies, civil society, and government stakeholders—on how to use tools, interpret reports, and analyze sustainability data.
- Building Dashboards
- Develop visually engaging dashboards using tools like Tableau, Power BI, and other visualization platforms to show progress towards sustainability targets.
- Providing Technical Leadership
- Lead the extraction and analysis of data, addressing business problems, and identifying automation opportunities to streamline sustainability tracking and reporting.
- Estimating Costs
- Develop processes to estimate the cost impacts of achieving sustainability goals and score products based on sustainability metrics.
- Day-to-Day Partner Engagement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for social sustainability Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measurement and provide ongoing support to ensure targets are met.
- Collaborative Leadership
- Work cross-functionally with different teams and organizations to identify intersections between social and environmental impacts, ensuring a holistic approach to sustainability.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the following essential qualifications and skills:
- Experience and Expertise
- At least 5 years of experience in a highly quantitative data analytical role, preferably in international development, business analytics, or sustainability.
- Proven track record in project management and effective teamwork, ideally in multi-disciplinary, multi-functional, and multicultural environments.
- Experience in working with non-technical stakeholders to deliver technical solutions and sustainability insights.
- Technical Skills
- Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Metabase.
- Proficiency with Excel and other relevant data analysis software.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Communication and Leadership
- Strong influencing and communication skills to explain complex scientific concepts related to sustainability to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to simplify complex data and present clear, executable recommendations to stakeholders.
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex projects to meet deadlines.
- Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English is required; strong verbal French skills are also essential for effective communication in the organization’s working environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents by email to [email protected]:
- A cover letter outlining your interest in the position, your qualifications, and your proposed daily rate.
- An updated CV.
- In the email subject, please indicate the position you are applying for along with your name.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Knowledge for Impact operates a ZERO tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong passion for sustainability and data analytics to contribute to meaningful social change across Africa and beyond.
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