Natural Extracts Industries Ltd (NEI) is a social enterprise company pioneering the sustainable flavour extract manufacturing industry in Tanzania, focusing on vanilla, cocoa, and coffee. The company works in all areas from cultivation to post-harvest processing, to value-add manufacturing, and to international sales and marketing. The supply chain currently integrates over 8,000 farmers from eight regions in Tanzania and two regions in Uganda, and through this sourcing model, NEI aims to deliver long-term socioeconomic impact, increasing smallholder household net income by 50%, on average. The company is undertaking an aggressive growth journey, featuring European and US market expansions (including partnerships and potential joint ventures), establishing a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, and expanding supply-side volumes. NEI is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties & Responsibilities
● Support research on sustainability trends and industry benchmarks.
● Support data collection process for assessments and rating agencies. Work with department heads to collect relevant data. Follow up when necessary.
● Support preparation of reports for stakeholders.
● Participate in workshops and training sessions to deepen your understanding of sustainability in the agricultural sector and beyond.

Desired Qualifications & Experience
● Recent graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in one or more of Environmental Science, Information Technology, Data and Analytics, Accounting, or Actuarial Sciences.
● Experience conducting independent research.

Analytical and organisational skills to review information and reports and make recommendations/solutions.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to use various computer software including word-processing, Microsoft Access, GIS, internet, and spreadsheet applications to manage and update data collection, and prepare correspondence and reports.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
● Strong personal, organizational, and self-management skills;
● Able to relate to multiple foreign cultures;
● Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both oral and written, in English and in Swahili;
● Ability to work independently (to prioritize, multi-task, and resolve problems), with limited supervision, and deliver tasks accurately and on time;
● Must be highly skilled in computer productivity packages such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (e.g., Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets), and with business intelligence platforms like Tableau or Power BI;
● Ability to ensure the security of confidential information;