We are looking for a skilled data analyst

Are you passionate about using data to drive systemic change? Join Deforestation-Free Markets team and help halt commercially driven deforestation. We are looking for a highly skilled data professional to produce actionable insights and research outputs that strengthen advocacy, corporate engagement, and investor dialogue

Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN) is one of Europe’s leading organizations in the work to protect the world’s rainforests and strengthen the rights of indigenous peoples, in cooperation with indigenous and environmental organizations in Southeast Asia, Central Africa and the Amazon.

The rising demand for different commodities in the global market poses a significant threat to tropical forests, making this role critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct complex assessments and analyses to support RFN’s advocacy and engagement work.

• Analyse large datasets on ESG performance, financial exposure, trade flows, and deforestation risk.

• Develop corporate risk profiles, portfolio exposure insights, and sector-level analyses.

• Build and maintain a database of forest-risk companies to support campaigns and engagement.

• Serve as an advanced user of RFN’s CRM system, ensuring data quality and integration of research insights.

• Map commodity supply chains and identify leverage points for change.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure data accuracy and strategic alignment.

• Contribute to improving analytical tools, processes, and communication outputs

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of data analysis and research methodologies, ideally with experience in forest-risk commodities and supply chains.

• Strong ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.

• Familiarity with ESG indicators, corporate sustainability reporting, and supply-chain due diligence frameworks.

• Proficiency in Excel, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot) is an asset.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences.

• Proficiency in English required; Norwegian and rainforest-country languages are an advantage.

We can offer

• To be a part of a dedicated team working to transform global markets and protect the world’s rainforests. This is a unique opportunity to combine data expertise with meaningful impact.

• A 100 % project position

• An exciting, dynamic and meaningful job in an international organization and an international team where English is the working language.

• Salary according to agreement and good insurance and pension schemes.

• Flexible working hours and freedom to shape your own work, with the option of occasionally working from home in agreement with manager.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

• 30 minutes of exercise within working hours.

• Newly refurbished offices.

• A social committee organizes social events for all employees during the year.

Location: The role will be based in Oslo, at RFN’s headquarters.

**Expected start up:**After agreement. year aft

Duration: One year after start-up

Travel: Some travel required

Deadline for applications is: As soon as possible but with a deadline of the 28th of January

Rainforest Foundation Norway is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, disability, or national or ethnic background.