Title: Senior Principal Consultant Based: Remote working UK time zone required Type Full time permanent position Salary: Paying up to 75k base this will depend on a casebycase basis.
Industry: Mining/Consultancy Job description: The purpose of the role is to work with leading mining companies industry organisations and finance institutions in the integration of nature into business decisionmaking.
You will be playing a crucial part in shaping the future of nature sustainability for the mining sector.
The role will also involve working across a broader range of sectors including linear infrastructure ports and agriculture through the application of lender safeguards notably the International Finance Corporation s Performance Standard 6.
Responsibilities: Project delivery Project Management: consisting of technical design of complex projects ensuring timely delivery of onbudget projects to the requisite level of quality and technical substance.
Projects may include: Undertaking assessments to understand site level project risks and impacts and identifying opportunities for mitigation including offset.
Environmental and Social Due Diligence of large complex projects across mining infrastructure and agriculture sectors Undertaking assessments to identify portfolio level risks impacts and dependencies on nature and preparation of strategies to mitigate risks and optimise opportunities.
Other duties commensurate with the role.
Strategy and business development Developing strategic and innovative proposals of work with new or existing clients.
Expand the business through networking and relationship building with global business forums academia NGOs etc.
Innovation and communication Public speaking on behalf of TBC including writing reviewing and delivering webinars and inperson presentations to elevate our visibility as a trusted brand for the mining sector.
Writing and reviewing material for scientific and business press TBC website and publications Work with senior staff and our technical research and development team to develop approaches metrics and tools for assessing and mitigating biodiversity impacts of complex largescale projects in areas of sensitive biodiversity.
Keeping abreast of current naturerelated issues for international business and development projects.
Team management Line management of junior consultant(s) mentoring and supporting their professional development.
Provision of technical leadership in specific sectoral or thematic areas.
Requirements Essential attributes: At least ten years relevant experience in development projects with a focus on mining.
Experience of applying lender requirements particularly International Finance Corporation s Performance Standard 6 to development projects in emerging economies in extractives and/or agribusiness sectors Solid consultancy experience Experience of managing and delivering multiple complex projects Excellent writing and verbal communication skills Sufficient GIS skills to design and evaluate analyses with our GIS team Willingness and enthusiasm to travel globally and work in challenging environments Good track record of business development and client relationship management A good Honours degree in a relevant discipline.
Desirable attributes (NOT essential): A background as a field conservation specialist understanding how to make conservation theory work in practice with communities and governments.
Experience of reviewing work and providing QAQC Proven ability to work in French or Spanish Experience of supervising or managing individuals and/or small teams A postgraduate qualification or a PhD in a relevant discipline.
Experience working in Africa Latin America or Asia.
If this role is of interest to help with review please make sure to answer all the questions in bold above and attach a copy of your most uptodate CV (resume).
Essential attributes: At least ten years relevant experience in development projects with a focus on mining.
Experience of applying lender requirements, particularly International Finance Corporation s Performance Standard 6, to development projects in emerging economies in extractives, and/or agribusiness sectors Solid consultancy experience Experience of managing and delivering multiple complex projects Excellent writing and verbal communication skills Sufficient GIS skills to design and evaluate analyses with our GIS team Willingness and enthusiasm to travel globally and work in challenging environments Good track record of business development and client relationship management A good Honours degree in a relevant discipline.
Desirable attributes (NOT essential): A background as a field conservation specialist, understanding how to make conservation theory work in practice with communities and governments.
Experience of reviewing work and providing QAQC Proven ability to work in French or Spanish Experience of supervising or managing individuals and/or small teams A postgraduate qualification or a PhD in a relevant discipline.
Experience working in Africa, Latin America, or Asia.
If this role is of interest, to help with review please make sure to answer all the questions in bold above and attach a copy of your most up-to-date CV (resume).