Our client is a continuously growing, dynamic consultancy firm working extensively in emerging markets.

Founded by entrepreneurial and highly experienced international ESG advisors, the firm is passionate about harnessing the power of finance to address the climate, environmental, and social challenges facing the world today.

About the Company

Our client collaborates with international financial institutions in challenging environments to manage and mitigate ESG risks.

They deliver projects ranging from designing ESG systems and building ESG capacity to managing ESG risk on multi-billion-dollar developments and supporting reforestation efforts.

The firm's innovative work includes designing community investment funds and supporting large-scale reforestation projects.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking to expand their delivery team by recruiting a Senior Consultant with a focus on biodiversity.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant background and experience in addressing ESG risks and opportunities on international projects.

This role requires a self-starter who can support both project delivery and business development.

Experience & Skills Required
 

• 5-10 years in a similar role working on international biodiversity projects
• Undergraduate degree in environmental, biological, biophysical, or social sciences (post-graduate degree preferred but not essential)
• Deep understanding of key global biodiversity frameworks, global goals and key biodiversity standards
• Strong technical background and project delivery in ecological services, terrestrial and/or marine biodiversity, and/or ecosystem services
• Supported development projects in the application of the mitigation hierarchy, and design and delivery of biodiversity assessment and mitigation services with the aim of achieving no net loss/net gain for biodiversity

• Strong project manager that can take ownership of projects, managing project teams, timelines and deliverables ensuring successful project execution and exceeding client expectations
• Carrying out or playing a lead support role in site-based biodiversity surveys and assessments for international projects (including but not limited to ecological surveys, critical habitat assessments, biodiversity impact assessments, biodiversity management and monitoring plans, biodiversity action plans)
• Working with and applying major biodiversity safeguards and standards, such as IFC Performance Standard 6 and the Equator Principles and/or working with and applying major biodiversity reporting standards (e.g.
  
  TNFD, CSRD, SBTN, etc)