We are seeking a Senior Environment Associate within our Climate Environment and Natural Resources team.

Job Summary

•   The role will manage business growth and bid activities as well as the design, inception, implementation and reporting of environmental, natural resource management and forestry projects.
•   The Senior Associate conducts research to support the delivery of client work under the direction of Chief Executive Officer

About the Role

Project Management

•   Support project start-up, maintenance, and closeout by administering contracts,
training and establishing project teams
•   Support the development and presentation of internal and external reporting and ensure these outputs are fit for purpose.
•   Identify, build and maintain relationships with partners and consultants that can provide technical expertise to managed projects.
•   Interface with clients and other project stakeholders to plan, implement, review, and report on projects as needed and requested.
•   Provide support to project work planning, budgeting, and progress/financial reporting.
•   Provide technical support and quality assurance to projects as required.
•   Manage partner organizations (such as subcontractors) on the contractually compliant delivery of agreed inputs and achievement of agreed outputs and outcomes.
•   Devise strategies to meet targets and to encourage best practice
•   Devise the best tools and systems to monitor performance and to implement strategies
•   Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
•   Assess, analyse and collate environmental performance data and reporting information to internal staff, clients and regulatory bodies
•   Confirm that materials, ingredients and so on are ethically or environmentally sourced
•   Manage environmental strategy budget
•   Liaise with internal staff including senior managers and directors
•   Actas a champion or cheerleader for environmental issues within your organisation
•   Provide environmental training to staff at all levels
•   Write plans and reports
•   Keep up to date with relevant changes in environmental legislation and initiatives including international legislation where applicable
•   Produce educational or information resources for internal staff, clients or the general public
•   Liaise with regulatory bodies

Business development

•   Write and contribute to technical proposals in the Climate, Environment and Natural Resources sectors based on best practices and specific country and client contexts.
•   Manage the identification, assessment, and pursuit of new business opportunities, contributing to the analysis of our prospects for winning opportunities.
•   Identify opportunities, develop marketing strategies and lead business growth with existing and new clients in both established and growing markets.
•   Support creation and improvement of business development reporting, management, and tracking systems

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   Master’s degree in International development, Environmental Science, Environmental Communication, Environmental Resources Management, Spatial Planning or related - Specialisation in environment-related topics would be an advantage.
•   Project management qualification would be an advantage

Experience

•   Relevant work experience in Disaster Risk Reduction, Management, Natural Resource Management / Forestry / Environmental projects and relevant technical knowledge is in the fields of GIS, forests and land use, climate change - biodiversity and REDD+ experience would be an advantage.
•   Client project management with government clients, and/or business development experience that includes management of one or more projects.
•   5 year Relevant work experience.Experience supporting clients as part of a consulting team (minimum of 5 years).
•   Preferred: Monitoring, Evaluating, Learning and Communications experience.

Competencies

•   Strong project management and organisational skills.
•   Up to date understanding of donor client procurement processes
•   Demonstrated leadership, initiative, flexibility, and work ethic.
•   Ability to think strategically, understand the big picture, prioritise well, and work independently.
•   Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
•   Other language skills and I can do attitude will be an advantage.

Key skills

•   A genuine interest in and understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation and renewable energy sources
•   Excellent communication and influencing skills
•   The ability to take the lead on projects
•   The ability to inspire others
•   Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
•   Good organisation and time management
•   Commercial awareness: the ability to work within commercial constraints
•   Confidence

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, send cover letter and cv to:

e.kobbytwum@gmail.com

Closing Date: 05 July, 2019

About Us

•   We are an independent policy think tank and consulting firm that promotes a sustainable approach to development through research, technical assistance, capacity building and advocacy. We provide informed evidence-based advice to government, private sector, and civil society groups in order to help integrate sustainable developmental practices and reforms in the development agenda of Ghana and across Africa.
•   Our work is anchored on the UN Global Compact's ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our internationally recognised team of experts combines multi-disciplinary expertise and backgrounds to develop solutions that address economic, environmental, and social issues simultaneously in a holistic manner to catalyse long term sustainable development. We believe true development must consider economic, environmental and societal gains simultaneously.