Sustainability Impact and Data Specialist

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with startups in the Sustainability Innovation Programs to define, monitor, and evaluate approaches to impact measurement.
• Foster a culture of impact accountability and build capacity within portfolio startups to measure and communicate their contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Contribute to the design and development of impact measurement strategies, tools, and frameworks, identifying company-specific key performance indicators.
• Develop and operationalize frameworks for assessing environmental, social, and financial impacts of portfolio startups.
• Develop and implement data collection tools and systems; manage and maintain databases with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.
• Lead the evaluation and analysis of impact data, creating relevant metrics and indicators to track progress and performance over time.
• Prepare data-driven reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, effectively translating impact metrics into actionable recommendations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in impact measurement, monitoring, and evaluation in non-profits, financial institutions, consultancies, or impact-driven sustainability startups.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or a related quantitative/policy discipline.
• Experience with data tracking management and related processes.
• Proven ability to present complex impact data in visual, intuitive formats.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects and aligning partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from qualitative and quantitative data.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional, globally distributed teams; excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.
• Fluent in English and at least one regional language.

Benefits

Benefits are not explicitly stated in the listing.

About the Company

500 Global is a leading venture capital firm with $2.2 billion in assets under management. The firm invests globally in fast-growing technology companies, focusing on markets where innovation and capital drive economic growth. With a portfolio spanning 80+ countries, 500 Global partners with founders, stakeholders, and governments to support entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide. The team of 180+ professionals brings a wealth of experience from some of the world’s leading technology companies and economies.