Starting Date: May/June 2026

Contract type: Fixed term maternity contract (7 Months)

Salary: BRL 146,581/year commensurate with relevant experience and skills

Location: Brazil (Remote)

Application closing date: 13/04/2026

About the Job 

This role supports Better Cotton’s mission to drive sustainable practices in cotton production by contributing to the effective implementation of the Benchmarking Programme. By ensuring accurate data integration, aligned licensing processes, and smooth collaboration with recognised standards, the role helps extend Better Cotton’s global reach, safeguards the integrity of its system, and enables partnerships that scale sustainability efforts in key cotton-producing countries.

The Challenge

Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers. 

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated ​​Benchmarking Programme Officer​ to join our Programmes function. In this role, you will be responsible for

• Support Data and Licensing Processes to ensure Operational Alignment (30%)
  Assist in managing farm enrolment data, seasonal production inputs, and licensing workflows in line with partner certification timelines, ensuring alignment with Better Cotton’s systems.
• Maintain and Process Programme Data to enable Monitoring and Reporting (30%)
  Collect, validate, and input data from benchmarked programmes into relevant platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Better Cotton Platform), supporting reporting needs for MEL, supply chain, Impact, and other relevant functions, as needed.
• Assist in Partnership Engagement to strengthen Collaborative Relationships (20%)
  Support the Benchmarking team engagement with Benchmarked Strategic Partners by providing inputs for partnership management and intelligence contributing thereby to maintain standard alignment and deepen national embedding of Better Cotton’s mission.
• Contribute to Communications and Documentation to highlight Programme Value (10%)
  Help prepare internal and external publications (e.g., impact reports, harvest reports) by gathering and compiling relevant data and stories from partners.
• Other related tasks (10%)
• Supports cross-functional coordination to align partner deliverables with Better Cotton’s timelines and systems.

Experience

the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

Essential

• University degree, or equivalent higher education qualification, in a relevant field with an interest in sustainability.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Experience with data management and reporting platforms, such as Salesforce, to support accurate data capture, monitoring, and reporting across programmes.
• Self‑starter with strong organisational skills and a proven ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Desirable

• Demonstrated understanding of benchmarking and standards alignment, applying sustainability standards and equivalency assessments to support the integration of external programmes.
• Experience supporting Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), including contributing to the collection and preparation of data for MEL indicators and dashboards.
• Proven ability to identify process gaps and implement solutions that enhance operational performance.
• Collaborative working experience, partnering across functions and geographies to deliver shared results.
• Additional languages relevant to Better Cotton’s work—such as Spanish or Turkish—are considered an asset.

What we offer

- Competitive salary

- Remote working

- The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year

- Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time

- Continuous learning and development

- Pension scheme

- A generous annual leave package, including paid holiday, public holidays, additional paid days off during the festive season, study and exam days, and extra discretionary leave for life events such as family weddings or moving home

- Enhanced parental benefits

- The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

Working arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in Brazil. Better Cotton Initiative offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm.  The position may require limited international travel.

Apply now

Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 13.04.2026 via the application link. 

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton Initiative. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.

Better Cotton Initiative does not use artificial intelligence or automated screening tools in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and relevant hiring managers to ensure a fair and human-led assessment experience.

Our hiring process

Initial Screening:

Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected.

Interviews:

If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton Initiative may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position.

Assessment and Testing: 

Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes.

Reference Checks: 

Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton Initiative to provide insights into their performance and capabilities.

Offer stage:

After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover.

About Better Cotton Initiative

Better Cotton Initiative is a global not-for-profit organisation supporting the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide.

About our Values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:  

• Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) 
• As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) 
• Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) 
• Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) 
• Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)  

Being you @ Better Cotton Initiative

Better Cotton Initiative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.