Position Overview

Associates are responsible for conducting research and analysis, creating written documents and presentations, and executing projects. Associates support Project Managers and Directors in advancing BSR’s mission, which is to work with business to create a just and sustainable world. This will include participating in business consulting, training workshops and other forms of capacity building, and research and writing. Associates will have opportunities for significant professional development, including, working across a range of industries, access to internal training, and exposure to global projects.
The Associate’s duties include:

• Support BSR teams in research, writing, knowledge management, tool creation and presentation design to enable improved project execution and effective business development.

• Create client-ready deliverables; workshop content; and other materials—including tools, business development pitches, and case studies—in a variety of formats.

• Conduct research and analysis on sustainability leadership practices and emerging issues and trends in a range of industry sectors utilizing a wide range of sources.

• Support senior colleagues in the development of work plans, schedules, and budgets for the delivery of projects.

• Contribute to the content and design of working group meetings, training, and workshops, and ensure the accuracy of all materials.

• Provide assistance on special projects and assignments as requested to help BSR accomplish its mission and goals.

This position is based in Singapore.

Compensation

At BSR we have implemented a transparent total compensation framework with an emphasis on internal equity. In order to maintain our equity, our hiring rate for this position is Singapore $ 74,512 (Singapore dollars)

Qualifications

• More than 4 years of experience (or equivalent education and experience) in Sustainability including business and human rights, supply chain sustainability, and ESG.

• Additional experience in Food, Beverage, Agriculture (e.g. palm, rubber, coffee, tea, sugar cane) supply chain sustainability/human rights is a plus.

• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills. Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.

• Fluency in English required, with fluency in a second language a plus.

• Self-motivated with a capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to undertake up to 15% business travel.

• High ethical standards and commitment to the BSR core values of leadership, respect and integrity.

• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.