Impact Catalyst – Circularity

Bevolve; Auroville; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

eBike

Locally sourced lunch

Access to world-class mentor network

Job summary

Bevolve is seeking an Impact Catalyst – Circularity in Auroville, India, to conduct research and analysis on sustainability in the textiles sector. The role involves developing circular economy strategies and engaging with stakeholders across the textile value chain.

The ideal candidate must possess a Master’s degree in a related field, strong quantitative analysis skills, and a deep passion for sustainability. Benefits include eBike and locally sourced lunch.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field with research and quantitative analysis.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis software like R or Stata.
• Deep passion for sustainability and creating impact.
• Excellent project management and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research on circular economy principles.
• Utilize industry-specific tools to evaluate sustainability performance.
• Develop and implement circular economy strategies for clients.
• Conduct lifecycle assessments for resource optimization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the textile value chain.
• Monitor impacts of circular economy interventions.

Skills

Research and quantitative analysis

Project management

Sustainability expertise

Excellent writing and communication

Education

Master’s in Social Sciences, Sustainability, or related fields

Tools

R

Stata

Job description

Join the team as our Impact Catalyst – Circularity!

About Bevolve

Our purpose is to enable organizations towards conscious micro-transformations using research & AI (technology) to create measurable impact. We do that by building an Impact Creation platform that aims to democratize impact measurement, impact communication, and impact creation.

We are based out of Auroville, the largest intentional community on the planet, that has been dedicated to sustainable practices for over 50 years. The founding team of Bevolve comprises graduates from Northwestern Kellogg, & Chicago Booth with over 20 years of experience in technology in the USA, UK, and Singapore.

About the Role

Are you someone passionate about making a positive impact through research? Join us as an Impact Research Lead and be a beacon of change in our evolving journey. We invite individuals who approach challenges thoughtfully, who aspire to utilize their education and skills to contribute to a better world while taking on a researcher role.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on circular economy principles, trends, and best practices within the textiles and handicrafts sector.

Utilize frameworks such as the Higgs Index and other industry-specific tools to assess and evaluate the sustainability performance of textile products and supply chains.

Collaborate with clients to develop and implement circular economy strategies, initiatives, and programs tailored to their specific needs and objectives.

Conduct lifecycle assessments and environmental impact analyses to identify opportunities for waste reduction, resource optimization, and sustainable product design.

Engage with stakeholders across the textile value chain, including manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, and consumers, to drive collective action towards circularity.

Monitor and evaluate the social and environmental impacts of circular economy interventions, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and regulatory requirements

Be open to carrying out field visits for qualitative research analysis using various tools and methodologies

Required Experience

Master’s (Social Sciences, Sustainability, Textiles, or related fields) with research and quantitative analysis.

Stay on top of all regulations and frameworks globally that impact the Textile industry.

Proficiency with quantitative analysis using software packages such as R, Stata or equivalent.

Deep passion for sustainability and a demonstrated commitment to making a positive impact.

Excellent writing and communications skills, particularly academic and report writing.

Excellent project management skills and the ability to convert targets and deliver on time.

Preferred Experience

Knowledge and experience in impact economics, Impact Valuation and Carbon Accounting

Specific domain expertise around sustainability – such as textiles, circular economy, conservation, waste management etc. will be preferred.

Location

This role will be ideally in Auroville, India office but can be flexible based on the candidate.

Approximately 10-15% travel is anticipated in India & USA.

What We Offer

eBike

Locally sourced lunch

Access to world-class mentor network

Bevolve thinks Big & believes you can do well by doing good. Do you?

If you connect with this purpose, come join us to make a difference – for you and for the world.