Starting Date: ASAP

Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 171,630 BRL

Location: Brazil, remote

Application closing date: 28.01.2025

About the Job 

Do you enjoy adapting data systems to real world contexts? Are you purpose-led and ready to embark on a journey to shape the future of sustainable cotton? Join us at Better Cotton as Field Digitalisation Coordinator for Large Farms and be part of the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative – we support more sustainable farming practices and farm livelihoods for over 2 million farmers in the Better Cotton network in 22 countries around the world.

Better Cotton is seeking a dynamic professional to join its Global Large Farm team. Successful candidates will have a good balance between having technical expertise and being creative to re-design current data systems and adapt it to Better Cotton large farm contexts. The Field Digitalisation Coordinator will oversee data collection and analysis processes and support the large farm team and external stakeholders in making the best of farm-level data. Under the supervision of the Senior Manager for Large Farm Programmes & Partnerships, with a matrix reporting line to Better Cotton’s IT & Data Team, the Field Digitalisation Coordinator will play a key role in improving processes and creating data feedback loops that will contribute to continuous improvement and influence programmatic change at the field-level. By doing so, the Field Digitalisation Coordinator will play a key role in coordinating Better Cotton large farm data systems across large farm countries thereby contributing to measuring the impact of programmes and partnerships.

This challenging role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, together with a competitive benefits package.

The Challenge

Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing greenhouse gasses (GHG) emissions from cotton production by half, making big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improving soil health across our network, improving farm income and supporting women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers. Better Cotton members have committed to reducing their carbon emissions within their supply chains and we are exploring ways to reward cotton farmers for their positive social and environmental impacts. Data plays a key role in understanding our progress.

Better Cotton is also evolving the way we work, having launched traceability to provide greater visibility of supply chains and will transition to a certification model to comply with increased regulatory requirements. The ability to efficiently collect the right data through the right channels considering contextual nuances and share insights back to key stakeholders expeditiously is essential to drive progress towards our impact target areas and maintain stakeholder engagement.

As the Field Digitalisation Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating, improving and adapting Better Cotton data systems for large farm programmes and partnerships.

Areas that play to your strengths

We are seeking a motivated person to join our Large Farm Team. In this role, you will work both independently and with the Large Farm Programmes, IT & Data, MEL, and local country teams. You will be responsible for:

• Coordinate data systems for collecting and analysing data for continuous farm improvement and for measuring impact
• Contribute to the improvement and adaptability of the existing system to better fit large farm contexts and partnerships
• Support the collection and review of Better Cotton farm data and integration with PowerBI, Salesforce, and other tools
• Support Better Cotton’s country staff and partners with finding more efficient technical solutions to manual data processing activities (e.g. using macros, PowerQuery, Python, etc.).
• Collaborate in responding to requests for data analysis from members, partners, and donors in line with Better Cotton’s Data Communication Policy and in compliance with data privacy laws.
• Collaborate with other relevant teams to bring improvements to field-level data quality.
• Oversee data digitalisation pilots in large farm contexts by testing app and related dashboards, evaluating data quality collected via apps, and suggesting improvements, as necessary.
• Support with producing Better Cotton’s regular data reporting for staff and members
• Provide inputs for other departments (IT, Comms, Programmes, Fundraising, etc.), for specific meetings, and for external parties (partners, members, researchers, etc.) as needed.
• Perform other tasks as agreed with the supervisor that contribute to the mission and aims of Better Cotton.

We are looking for someone who has

the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

Essential

• Proven experience in digitalisation project management, preferably in the development sector. 
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Agronomy, or related field.
• Proven interest in digital agriculture, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
• Experience in project management in a global organization working with geographically dispersed teams
• Experience applying statistics to real-world data analysis and research
• Experience assessing and improving data quality
• Strong IT skills, in particular with Excel (PowerQuery, macros), databases, and business intelligence and analytics tools (PowerBI)
• Experience using statistical analysis software (Python, R)
• Pays attention to details, solves problems independently, and is persistent in accurately performing tasks
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively, working in a structured manner and to deadlines
• Fluency in English and Portuguese, written and spoken.

Desirable

• Familiarity with the cotton sector, sustainable agriculture, commodity supply chain, or related areas
• Ability to coordinate with multicultural and cross-functional teams and support external stakeholders
• Track record in a data management role
• Proven interest and/or experience in voluntary sustainability standards
• Experience in creating data visualisation for communications purposes
• Experience with GIS
• Experience facilitating learning in an international, multi-cultural setting

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 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
• Employees Provident Fund
• Health and Life Insurances
• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off over Christmas
• Enhanced parental benefits
• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
• The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

Working arrangements

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

Apply now

Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 28.01.2025.

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

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 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 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

Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our 200+ colleagues of 37+ nationalities are united by a shared passion and commitment to achieving the Better Cotton mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. Through our network of field-level partners a quarter of the world’s cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments. Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.

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

Better Cotton 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.