Senior Climate Change and Resilience Consultant 4550

Royal HaskoningDHV

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the planet? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization as a senior climate change and resilience consultant for our Philippine office who will be dedicated in combating the pressing challenges of climate change? Look no further!We are Royal HaskoningDHV and we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come. We firmly believe that the time for action is now, and we are actively seeking talented individuals like you to join us in this crucial fight against climate change!What you do as a Senior Climate Change and Resilience ConsultantOur climate is changing, from increasing temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns, to rising sea levels and more frequent and severe weather events. Alongside this, the global economy is embarking on a low carbon transition. At Royal HaskoningDHV, we help governments, businesses, and communities plan for, and adapt to these changes. We also support clients to navigate the uncertainties of a low-carbon transition, identifying climate-related risks, and developing strategies to build resilience to emerging shocks and stresses.Where you will workRoyal HaskoningDHV is a worldwide independent engineering, project management, and consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering and environmental expertise with climate resilience solutions. Our 6,000 colleagues are working from offices in more than 25 countries across the world. Through our mission “Enhancing Society Together”, we take responsibility for having a positive impact on the world. As a senior climate change and resilience consultant, you will become part of our Makati office team, working with a global group of colleagues to deliver projects for the private and public sector, comprising the full scope of engineering and environmental consultancy services.Our Philippine office consists of colleagues based in our main office Makati and across project sites. As a team, we excel in a wide variety of services and have a significant and growing portfolio of opportunities in the fields of climate resilience (river basin management, flood mapping, coastal protection, drainage, climate adaptation), maritime (land reclamation, dredging, ports, harbors, and jetties) and renewables (offshore wind and solar). Our clients range from government bodies, development institutions (World Bank, ADB, etc.) to private developers. We provide them with a range of services throughout the various phases of a project: from inception, through master planning, feasibility, design, all the way to construction management. Our projects are in the Philippines, but we also provide support within the APAC region and globally.What you bringYou will work within a multi-disciplinary team on a wide range of projects across multiple sectors (maritime, water, built environment, land use, energy, and transport). This is an opportunity to help support the delivery of climate change services in a fast moving, client focused environment, including:

Climate change risk and vulnerability assessments
Climate science, research, and analysis
Policy and planning
Climate finance
Climate resilient infrastructure

Reporting to the Climate Change and Resilience Advisory Team Lead (Alexandria Norris-Moore), this role would suit either an environmental specialist, policy expert, or built environment professional with a background and qualifications in climate change or sustainability.Minimum experience:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Sustainability, Environmental, Climate Change, Policy or other Urban Planning/Development fields
Experience working in an international, multicultural, and diverse environment, with collaborative approach and working across sectoral and regional boundaries
Thorough understanding and experience of international climate change frameworks
Experience working as a consultant or an in-house role responsible for identifying climate change risks and putting in place risk mitigation plans
Understanding of global climate change science and international decarbonization scenarios as well as best practice approaches to risk assessment and quantification
Understanding and experience undertaking climate change risk assessments in accordance with TCFD, Equator Principles, ISO 31000, ISO/TS 14091 and other international standards
Excellent stakeholder management skills with a proven ability of generating work
Understanding and experience using RCP, SSP, and/or CMIP

Preferred experience:

Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field
Understanding of ESG/Sustainability issues and relevant tools and frameworks
Strategic disclosures on sustainability and climate change risks such as TCFD, Sustainability Reports, and NGER Report
Identifying opportunities and preparing successful proposals to win work
Strong project management and personnel management skills

Personal skills:

Ability to work on a variety of projects and manage time effectively
Takes ownership of task delivery from start to finish, asking for assistance when needed
Promotes and uses a Digital Way of Working in execution of tasks
Enthusiastic and ambitious, with a passion for continual professional development
Highly motivated and conscientious with the ability to deliver work to the highest standards
Team and client focused and able to collaborate in a multi-discipline multi-geography environment
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to lead and develop others
Willingness and ability to travel (as necessary)

What we offer youWithin our company you will be able to develop yourself while working on this project and possible other challenging projects in the future, both in the Philippines and worldwide. Besides that, we also offer you:

a market comprehensive salary and healthcare benefits for you and your family
bonuses based on company profit
a creative, digital, and dynamic environment
lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training and development opportunities
possibility to take part in our regional leadership program

Are you our new colleague?We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter telling us why you want to work in climate change, sustainability, and resilience within Southeast Asia.After receiving your application, we will give you feedback as soon as possible. The application process then consists of 1-2 interviews. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!For more information, you can always contact Michelle Spoor, lead recruiter water and maritime, at michelle.spoor@rhdhv.com. Due to the privacy law, please submit your application via the apply button and not via email.Acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidateswill not be taken into consideration.

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