Senior Consultant, Sustainability Consulting, LATAM

Role

Senior Consultant, Sustainability Consulting, LATAM (Responsible Sourcing, Supply Chain)

Location

Colombia, Bogotá D.C.

Who we are

At ELEVATE, we offer a unique and impactful career journey designed to empower our teams to influence change on people, planet, and community. Join our team for a truly international experience.  With 24+ offices globally (and still growing), you will have exposure to real issues that span the globe. Fasten your seatbelt for an energetic and dynamic experience where you will partner with world class leaders on solving some of the planet’s most imminent issues (climate change, human rights, sustainability, and more!) in new and innovative ways to achieve our goals together! You will be part of the Hispanic Americas consulting team and will work with, and learn from, ELEVATE experts from teams across the globe.

Overview

ELEVATE’s Sustainability Consulting team specializes in helping clients to design and implement responsible sourcing programs and sustainability / ESG strategies in their supply chains.

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate professional to help support our growing work helping clients design and implement leading responsible sourcing and strategic sustainability programs. This role will be client-facing and require direct engagement with client Sustainability/ESG, Sourcing and/or Procurement teams.

Your projects will be primarily concentrated on private sector clients spanning a variety of sectors, including consumer goods, retail, food/agriculture, and electronics, and cover sustainability topics including human rights, labour and working conditions, and country, commodity, and product risk assessment. You will be part of the LATAM consulting team and will work with ELEVATE teams across the globe to thrive the fast-growing ESG market.

Our ideal candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of sustainable supply chain advisory and energized by fast-paced, innovative and challenging environments.

Requirements and qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in consulting, sustainability, human rights and business, responsible sourcing, or other related fields; Masters Degree in a relevant discipline preferred.

• An established understanding of sustainability issues, especially around human rights, commodity risk assessment or other relevant topics.

• Strong research and writing skills

• Proven work experience working in supply chain analysis, sustainability/ESG, responsible sourcing/procurement policy, business & human rights, or related roles with private sector (brands, suppliers, etc.), either in-house or in a consultancy and for private sector clients

• Excellent communications, project management, and consulting skills (including building timelines, project plans, managing deliverables, and drawing insights from quantitative and qualitative analysis, developing compelling presentations and proposals)

• Able to work in Spanish and English; other languages are a plus

  • Effective time management and organizational skills. Ability to respond positively to pressure and take a flexible approach to a dynamic, fast moving and changing work environment
  • Professional presence with the ability to quickly establish personal credibility and demonstrate expertise across topics and sectors
  • Adept at working virtually and in person – 1:1, team, and across different time zones – with a strong capacity for self-management, self-support, and learning/skills building

Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter in English outlining your interest in this role and possible starting date. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Our office is located in Bogotá D.C. Strong preference (though not a requirement) for candidates located in or able to relocate to the Bogotá area.

Remuneration Range: ELEVATE offers a competitive salary and compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ELEVATE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by local law. Personal data provided by applicants will be treated as confidential information and will be used exclusively for employment purposes only. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applicants who are not invited for an interview may consider their applications filed for future reference.

To learn more about career opportunities at ELEVATE, please visit our Careers Page here: https://www.elevatelimited.com/careers/