Senior Economist

JR Spain; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking experts to join a consortium aimed at enhancing environmental investments through targeted advisory support. This role involves leveraging extensive experience in research, consulting, and project development to assist public promoters across the EU. Candidates should possess a strong educational background in economics or related fields, complemented by a proven track record of advising on infrastructure and sustainability projects. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives that promote climate adaptation and resilience, making a significant difference in environmental sectors. If you are passionate about sustainability and have the expertise to drive change, we encourage you to apply.

Formación

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in relevant fields.
• Excellent English proficiency (CEFR C1 or equivalent).

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Research

Consulting

Project Development

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Valuation of Ecosystem Services

Educación

University Degree in Economics

Professional Qualification in Environmental Economics

Degree in Sustainable Development

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 [emailprotected]. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.