The Good Food Institute India (GFI India) is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology and markets to solve some of the world’s biggest problems relating to climate change, global hunger, antibiotic resistance, and future pandemics by working to build the smart protein sector from the ground up. We’re creating a transformative industry similar to renewable energy, and we’re doing it fast. Your work will be critical to the fight of our lifetime – stewarding public and planetary health.
How You Will Make a Difference
It’s a critical time for smart protein in India and globally. We’ve seen several exciting announcements and a promising beginning, with GFI India at the center of these developments, but plenty of work remains to build a truly thriving industry and achieve our public and planetary health goals. As a mission-focused organization, GFI India builds the smart protein sector across business, science, and policy, and as the Corporate Engagement Intern, you will play a key role across multiple projects by supporting our landscape and market research efforts to generate insights on the smart protein sector in India.
This includes data collection, primary and secondary research, and generation of insights by analyzing the data to help smart protein stakeholders take informed decisions, improve the efficiency of our internal processes, set up a mechanism for the maintenance of databases, and build a knowledge management system. The right candidate for this role is someone with a keen eye for data management, analytical skills, communication skills, and a good ability to manage projects — both individually and via a network of collaborators. The analytical work for this internship spans three main projects, with additional activities that may arise.
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Project 1: Product and launches tracker:
- Conduct data collection and update the tracker parameters through secondary research.
- Provide input on the types of insights that can and should be generated with the database.
- Scope for software for complete automation of the tracker including collection of data and insight generation.
- Automate the generation of selected insights through MS Excel pivot charts or a Python script.
- Create an SOP for the regular maintenance of the tracker to be able to generate meaningful insights.
Project 2: Retail and food service database/research:
- Phase 1: Creating/updating a database of HoReCa and Retail players who stock plant-based meats/dairy
- Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify retailers/HoReCa players who stock/use plant-based meat and assist with data collection through primary and secondary research. Primary research may include calling identified retailers/HoReCa players to collect the data required for the database.
- Generate useful insights database to inform adoption methods and levels in food service.
- Phase 2:
- Identify a set of HoReCa players who have successfully incorporated plant-based meat into their menus.
- Set up calls with them to administer a predetermined questionnaire.
- Generate insights and a report basis the interviews.
Project 3: Ecosystem database:
- Conduct primary research by interacting with stakeholders to collect data for the ecosystem database.
- Keep the ecosystem database updated and onboard new stakeholders on the database through standard procedure.
- Conduct research on making the ecosystem database more engaging/ improving user experience and create a brief proposal to do the same.
- Support with other secondary research and data analysis as required.
Operational excellence
- Working with the Corporate Engagement team to ensure all project-associated reporting is undertaken in a timely manner
- Perform other tasks, attend meetings and offer operational support as required.
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Who We’re Looking For:
We are looking for smart, thoughtful, and creative self-starters who want to push back against climate change, transform industrial animal agriculture, and develop healthy and humane foods that are accessible to everyone. GFI India staff enjoy high levels of autonomy and must be self-motivated, work well both independently and in concert with a larger group, and be comfortable working with a rapidly evolving and growing team.
The Intern must have:
Knowledge and experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in food technology, data analytics, economics, business administration, or a related field. A minimum of one year’s professional experience is preferred.
- A proven track record of working with processes, systems, and databases, with an inherent sense of curiosity and a scientific approach to the information at hand.
- A basic level of IT literacy and professional experience of working with platforms like Airtable, Excel, Google Suite, and video conferencing software (Zoom) is essential.
- Interest and experience with data analysis or coding platforms such as Stata, R or Python is preferred.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) to create insightful, user-friendly dashboards and reports.
Skills and behavioral attributes:
- Strong support for GFI’s philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in public health, environmentalism, hunger relief, animal protection, or the drive and initiative to take responsibility for delivering impact.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
- Good prioritization and time management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work well independently under pressure.
- Ability to work creatively and effectively as a team member.
- Comfort working remotely in a rapidly growing and evolving organization.
- Excellent people skills; the ability to build strong, collaborative, and positive relationships, and work well with colleagues and stakeholders.
Terms of internship: Full-time, fixed term engagement for a six-month duration
Reports to: Corporate Engagement Specialist
Location: Remote, with the possibility of some in-person events/meetings to be attended as necessary
- Salary: Gross monthly salary up to INR 30,000 – 40,000 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Closing date for applications: April 7th, 2024 at 5 PM IST
Benefits:
- Hugely meaningful work at the forefront of a fast-growing, intellectually challenging sector
- Working in a warm, inclusive and high-impact team environment
To apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your academic background and work experience make you a good fit for this role in terms of your personal and professional qualifications.
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