ICF is a leading provider of science-based climate , environmental and energy advisory services to private and public sector clients across the globe. We help our clients progress on their trans formation journey, from the understanding of this rapidly evolving landscape to the design and implementation of impactful strategies and actions plans all the way to their evaluation.
To support the continued growth of our Sustainable Finance and Climate Policy practice , we are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join our team in Brussels , London or Spain (remote) . The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and support our work on climate policy and sustainable finance for the European Commission . You will get the opportunity to work on flagship projects such as the Innovation Fund , studies related to climate diplomacy , and the transformation of our society towards a net-zero, nature positive and socially just model. Your work will benefit clients such as the European Commission, national governments, and international and national development finance institutions.
Our team has built a reputation for the successful delivery of large, complex projects, developing innovative solutions that drive positive change for their clients and support the overall sustainable transition in the EU and beyond. Some of our flagship projects include:
Providing continuous expertise since 2019 to support the successful implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System's Innovation Fund
Supporting the design of decarbonisation strategies at EU and national level
Designing Sustainable Finance Action Plan s for different EU Member State s to redirect public and private capitals towards the low carbon transition
Delivering the European Business and Biodiversity Platform since 2013 for the European Commission
Evaluating the impact of green bonds on supporting climate mitigation investments for the European Investment Bank
Supporting National Promotional Banks in Poland and Spain with their sustainable finance strategies
Responsibilities You will work as part of a multi-national, multi-disciplinary and collaborative team of climate and environmental experts, economists, engineers, financial experts, and communication specialists to:
Manage and deliver projects for public and private clients
Provide robust and sound qualitative and quantitative analysis and support the translat ion of complex data into meaningful and impactful recommendations
Engage with stakeholders through both quantitative and qualitative surveys
Support ICF's business development efforts in the field of climate policy with a particular focus on the large framework contract we manage for the European Commission
Support ICF's thought leadership in climate policy , identifying emerging trends and opportunities and help to translate these into new service offers that will benefit clients
Required qualifications & skills Fluency in spoken English and excellent English writing skills
Master's degree in climate or environmental sciences, environmental economics, environmental engineering or a related discipline
Proven track record in the field of climate policy
Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis capability, including advanced knowledge of Excel and equivalent tools
Project Management skills demonstrated by concrete experience of dealing with complex projects and multiple stakeholders in an international environment
Proven communication skills and track record in the field of stakeholder engagement, especially within public authorities and the business and finance community
Ability to work independently as well as within multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary consulting teams spread across several countries and time zones
Professional experience of at least 6 years
Preferred qualifications & skills Fluency in a second EU language
Entrepreneurial mindset eager to innovate and develop new solutions to address the climate and environmental crises.
Working at ICF
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