Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a GIS Intern based in Madrid to join our Sustainability and Assurance team and gain experience in a truly integral environment. We welcome a student or recent graduate for an initial 6-month paid internship, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. The position will support the administration, coordination and maintenance of sustainability, assurance and geospatial data processes, working closely with the Sustainability and Assurance teams on data management, sustainability reporting, supplier assurance activities and GIS-related projects, providing hands-on experience in geospatial data management and sustainability operations.

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

We are part of Hartree Partners, LP a leading global merchant commodities firm facilitating the flow of energy, metals, agriculture, and environmental products across the full commodity supply chain, connecting producers and consumers. Hartree was founded in 1997, is jointly owned by senior management and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP, and employs around 5,000 individuals worldwide.

Key Accountabilities

- Collect, validate and maintain sustainability,



assurance and geospatial data, ensuring accuracy and consistency across relevant systems and
- Assist with updating GIS databases, processing geospatial information and preparing maps, visualisations and data
- Support basic spatial analysis and data quality checks, identifying inconsistencies and escalating issues where
- Assist in preparing sustainability reports, dashboards, presentations and compliance-related
- Organise and maintain supplier, project and certification documentation, ensuring records are accurate, accessible and up to
- Support audit, certification and verification activities, including the preparation of supporting materials and
- Maintain documentation repositories, audit logs and action trackers, following up on outstanding information
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the Sustainability and Assurance teams, including meeting coordination, project tracking and status
- Contribute to process improvements and standardisation initiatives, helping enhance data quality, documentation practices and operational

Skills and Experience

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture, Data Analytics or a related
- Basic knowledge of GIS tools and geospatial datasets, with exposure to platforms such as QGIS or ArcGIS considered an
- Good data management and analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with large
- Familiarity with Power BI, data visualisation or reporting tools would be
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail,



with the ability to maintain accurate records, identify data inconsistencies and follow established
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external
- Proactive, reliable and curious, with a willingness to learn and develop new technical
- A structured and collaborative approach to work, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, including routine administrative

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Volcafe shares the values of our parent company, ED&F; Man Commodities. Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.

Our Commitment

We are committed to maintaining a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

📌 GIS Intern (Madrid)
🏢 ED&F Man
📍 Madrid