Analyst, Agri

Position: Analyst

Nature of employment: Contract

Location: Delhi/ Gurgaon

About Sattva

We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achieve societal impact at scale.

We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory & orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem and collaborative solutions and partnerships.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in

About The Team

Our Corporate Advisory team’s core objective is to be strategic advisors in solving social problems; so as to together achieve orbit shifting impact. Our focus is on enabling holistic organisation and ecosystem transformation – by rigorously solving problems, formulating strategic solutions which are logically sound and effective on the ground and ensuring all stakeholders are effectively engaged and their interests are covered.

Our expertise and work with Corporates in CSR covers:

• CSR Strategy, flagship programme design, impact communication and building CSR brand.
• Impact Portfolio Advisory - CSR compliance, portfolio strategy and governance, social audit, programme monitoring and impact measurement.
• End-to-end programme management through implementation support, strategic advisory and in house tools.
  
  
  

The Opportunity

The Analyst will play a vital role in designing solutions to meet CSR customer needs and drive measurable social impact. You'll collaborate with the corporate sector in India, contributing to business development efforts and working across various thematic areas. Additionally, you'll work closely with the team to solve problems, engage with multiple stakeholders, and build relationships with CSR clients' middle and senior management.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder coordination, ensuring timely collection, review, and consolidation of data and deliverables from the project partners.
• Maintain regular follow-ups to track progress on key commitments and support ongoing monitoring and reporting of overall project milestones.
• Deliver high-quality documents consistently and work with the team to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
• Support in the documentation of learning and potentially the creation of reusable knowledge from the project.
• Field visits to monitor project partners progress.
• Conducting research as required to arrive at the insights needed to solve the problem or to spot potential opportunities for social impact.
• Engage with stakeholders proactively with effective communication and build on the engagement to build a long term sustainable relationship.
• Go beyond own deliverables to support others in the team including the marketing team or the larger organization where required
• Work smoothly with peers and managers and is able to receive constructive feedback well
• Contribute to the creation of proposals
  
  
  

The Ideal Candidate:

Our goal is impactful ground-level change, achieved through collaborative engagement with stakeholders. We seek individuals aligned with our mission to alleviate poverty, possessing the following profile:

• B. Sc. (Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Forestry/ Food Tech) and MBA in Agribusiness Management/ Rural Management/ M. Sc. Agriculture.
• 0-2 years of professional experience as an analyst, agronomist, agri. Marketing and FPO business (input and output) management.
• Have knowledge of agricultural practices, crop production and farming.
• Willing to travel to field/ remote locations as and when needed.
• Efficient in time and quality management, ensuring timely and high-standard deliverables for efficient project timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, crafting clear documents and impactful presentations for effective team and client communication.
• Skillfully cultivates and manages relationships with strategic partners to drive collaboration and achieve mutual goals by adapting to changing project needs.
• Skilled in monitoring and evaluation, providing insights for improvement.
• Understanding and application of corporate social responsibility regulations and legal frameworks.
  
  
  

Why Sattva?

It's not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody’s business.

• Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and solutions you design
• Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive and collaborative environment
• Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow and deliver the best you can
• Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow
  
  
  

How to Prepare?

This is your opportunity to showcase not only your qualifications but also your unique personality and passion for making a meaningful impact. Approach your application with intentionality, ensuring that each word reflects your commitment to excellence and aligns seamlessly with the values of Sattva.

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Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.