Senior Economist

NTU International A / S; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking experienced experts to join a core team for a significant EU-funded project focused on climate adaptation and resilience. This role involves providing essential technical and financial advisory support to enhance environmental investments across the EU. Candidates should possess a strong academic background in relevant fields, along with extensive professional experience in research, consulting, and project development. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives while collaborating with public authorities and various stakeholders. If you have a passion for environmental solutions and a proven track record in advising on funding and financing, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Formación

• 15+ years of experience in research, consulting, or project development.
• Strong proficiency in English (CEFR C1) required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical and financial advisory support for environmental investments.
• Advise public authorities and enterprises on funding for sustainability projects.

Conocimientos

Research

Consulting

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Ecosystem Services Valuation

Sustainable Development

Finance/Investment

Educación

University Degree in Economics

Professional Qualification in Environmental Economics

Degree in Sociology or Related Field

Descripción del empleo

NTU International A / S is leading a consortium for the implementation of the EU funded project called: Advisory Support on Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Nature-based Solutions in Environmental Sectors and is searching for experts to support the core team during the implementation of this project.

The overall objective of this Assignment is to accelerate environmental investments (such as climate adaptation, resilience and nature investments) by providing targeted technical and financial advisory support to public promoters inside the EU.

Duration: the intended start date is June / July 2025 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 24 months from this date.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. At least a University Degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in economics, environmental economics, socioeconomics, sustainable development, sociology or an equivalent field relevant for the Assignment.
2. Excellent written and spoken English (CEFR C1) or equivalent.
3. At least 15 years of professional experience in research, consulting, civil society, finance/investment or project/infrastructure development.
4. At least 7 years of professional experience in advising public authorities, civil society, utility companies, ports or other enterprises with a public sector mission, project developers, fund managers, government agencies or financial institutions on funding or financing for infrastructure, sustainability or ecosystem related projects.
5. Experience in performing cost-benefit analysis of projects or investments related to water, environment, climate or sustainability, as proven by at least 5 projects.
6. Experience in design, management or implementation of participatory/stakeholder engagement will be considered an advantage.
7. Experience with valuation of ecosystem services will be considered an advantage.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or send it to us. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.