Esg Research Analyst - Agriculture Sector At Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (ipmc)

About the Role

• We are looking for an ESG Research Analyst with experience or strong knowledge of the agriculture sector to support research, analysis, assessments, and reporting on environmental, social, and governance issues affecting agriculture, agribusinesses, food systems, and related value chains.
• The successful candidate will analyse sustainability performance, climate risks, environmental impacts, social issues, governance practices, and emerging ESG trends within the agriculture sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ESG and sustainability assessments of agricultural companies, projects, and value chains.
• Research ESG trends, risks, opportunities, policies, and regulations affecting the agriculture sector.
• Analyse environmental issues including land use, soil health, water management, biodiversity, deforestation, and resource efficiency.
• Assess climate risks, climate resilience, and climate-smart agriculture practices. Review labour practices, worker welfare, human rights, community engagement, and other social issues.
• Assess sustainable sourcing, responsible procurement, and agricultural supply chain traceability.
• Review governance structures, ESG policies, business ethics, and risk management practices.
• Conduct benchmarking and comparative analysis across agricultural companies and subsectors.
• Support the development of ESG ratings, scorecards, sector reports, research papers, and assessment reports.
• Analyse ESG and sustainability disclosures against relevant reporting frameworks.
• Prepare clear research reports, presentations, and management briefs.
• Engage with companies, industry stakeholders, regulators, development organisations, and other relevant stakeholders when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Animal Science, Environmental Science, Forestry, Sustainability, Economics, Finance, Rural Development, or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate qualification in sustainability, climate change, agriculture, environmental management, economics, or a related field will be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in agriculture, agribusiness, sustainability, ESG research, environmental research, climate change, development finance, agricultural finance, or a related field.
• Experience conducting research, assessments, data analysis, and report writing. Experience working with agricultural businesses, projects, commodities, food systems, or agricultural value chains will be an advantage.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

Candidates should have a good understanding of:

• Agriculture and agricultural value chains
• Sustainable agriculture and food systems Climate change, adaptation, and resilience
• Environmental and social risks in agriculture
• Biodiversity, land use, soil, and water management
• Sustainable sourcing and supply chains
• ESG and sustainability principles
• ESG reporting and disclosure frameworks
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ISSB, GRI, SASB, and climate-related disclosure requirements will be an advantage.
• Candidates should also have:
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Power BI or similar analytical tools
• Good quantitative and qualitative research skills
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret data and translate findings into practical recommendations