Agricultural Intern

Sattva Consulting; Mumbai; Remote; INR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sattva Consulting invites applications for an Agricultural Intern to explore sustainable agri-practices and value chains. The role offers exposure to live projects, data collection, and research across climate-smart farming and farmer livelihoods.

The intern will support analyses, prepare summaries, and contribute to client deliverables while learning in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agri management or related
• Good understanding of agricultural systems and key challenges affecting the sector
• Interest in sustainable agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, regenerative agriculture, farmer livelihoods, or agricultural value chains
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to derive meaningful insights
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides would be an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on agriculture, sustainable farming practices, agricultural value chains, and emerging trends
• Support data collection, analysis, and interpretation for agriculture and sustainability projects
• Analyse reports and secondary research to identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the agricultural sector
• Research farmers, agricultural communities, agri-businesses, and relevant ecosystem stakeholders
• Support assessments of agricultural value chains and opportunities for sustainable and inclusive growth
• Research climate-resilient and regenerative agricultural practices and their impact on farmers and ecosystems
• Prepare research summaries, reports, presentations, and other project deliverables
• Support the development of client presentations, proposals, and knowledge materials
• Identify and document relevant case studies, best practices, and innovations in agriculture
• Work closely with project teams and stakeholders on live client engagements
• Support project coordination, data management, and other research initiatives within the Sustainability & Business Advisory unit

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Research & data analysis

Communication skills

Excel/Sheets

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Agriculture or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position: Agricultural Intern

Location: Delhi / Bangalore / Gurgaon/ Mumbai / Remote

Business Unit: Sustainability & Business Advisory

About Sattva

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

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and curious Agricultural Intern with a strong interest in agriculture, sustainability, rural development, and climate-resilient practices. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of agricultural systems and an interest in areas such as sustainable agriculture, regenerative farming, agricultural value chains, farmer livelihoods, and climate-smart agriculture. This role offers an opportunity to work on live projects and gain exposure to research, data analysis, market assessment, stakeholder engagement, and developing insights related to agriculture and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on agriculture, sustainable farming practices, agricultural value chains, and emerging trends.
• Support data collection, analysis, and interpretation for agriculture and sustainability projects.
• Analyse reports and secondary research to identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the agricultural sector.
• Research farmers, agricultural communities, agri-businesses, and relevant ecosystem stakeholders.
• Support assessments of agricultural value chains and opportunities for sustainable and inclusive growth.
• Research climate-resilient and regenerative agricultural practices and their impact on farmers and ecosystems.
• Prepare research summaries, reports, presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Support the development of client presentations, proposals, and knowledge materials.
• Identify and document relevant case studies, best practices, and innovations in agriculture.
• Work closely with project teams and stakeholders on live client engagements.
• Support project coordination, data management, and other research initiatives within the Sustainability & Business Advisory unit.

Skills Required

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agri management or related
• Good understanding of agricultural systems and key challenges affecting the sector.
• Interest in sustainable agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, regenerative agriculture, farmer livelihoods, or agricultural value chains.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to derive meaningful insights.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides would be an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.

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 the 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.

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.

Please note: The organization follows a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, under which employees are required to use their personal laptops for work purposes, subject to compliance with the company’s information security and IT policies. Necessary tools for operating, like MS office etc, will be provided.