Senior Consultant in Managed Services facilitating IT solutions and business value delivery for clients. Role involves collaboration, proactive advice and ensuring stability in clients' IT environments.
About the role
- Managing Consultant - Ecologist overseeing biodiversity-related projects and ensuring compliance with IFC PS6 standards. Leading project management and collaboration for biodiversity conservation initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee biodiversity-related projects, ensuring compliance with IFC PS6 and other relevant environmental regulations and standards.
- Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets, and ensure successful project delivery within allocated resources.
- Supervise junior ecologists and support their professional development.
- Conduct comprehensive biodiversity assessments, including ecological surveys, habitat assessments, and species inventories to identify potential impacts of projects.
- Analyse ecological data to inform project planning, decision-making, and mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including community groups, government agencies, and NGOs, to promote biodiversity conservation initiatives and ensure the inclusion of local knowledge and perspectives.
- Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders on biodiversity management strategies.
- Develop and implement effective biodiversity management plans and monitoring programs that align with industry best practices and IFC guidelines.
- Identify and propose mitigation measures for potential impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems associated with projects.
- Stay updated on latest research trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to biodiversity and ecology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Ecology / Botany, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in ecological consulting (ESIA’s, gap assessments and ESDD’s), biodiversity assessment, and management, with specific expertise in IFC PS6 and Equator Principle implementation.
- SACNASP registration is preferred.
- Proficiency in ecological survey methodologies, GIS applications, and biodiversity assessment tools.
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills – both quantitative and qualitative.
- Familiarity with relevant software (e.g., R, ArcGIS) is an advantage.
- Track record in selling and delivering consulting services to senior client representatives.
- In-depth understanding of biodiversity conservation policies, environmental regulations, and ecological frameworks, especially IFC PS6.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Strong teamwork and leadership abilities, with experience in managing teams and working collaboratively with stakeholders.
- Frequent travel by airplane or car as necessary to perform work at other locations.
- Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple projects simultaneously (sometimes under pressured conditions).
Benefits
- Health and Safety compliance
- Inclusive workplace culture
- Support for employees with disabilities
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