Business Unit Leader : Climate Risk

Mass Staffing Projects; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Climate Risk enthusiast to lead their Business Unit. This role is pivotal in addressing climate change challenges and involves developing innovative solutions for businesses and financial institutions. With a strong focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, you will leverage your extensive experience to drive impactful projects and proposals. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the climate sector, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will shape the future of sustainability. If you're ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in climate change or a similar discipline.
• 3-5 years in a management or senior technical role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Unit focused on climate risk and ESG.
• Develop technical and financial proposals for climate change projects.

Skills

Climate Change Expertise

Project Management

Technical Proposal Development

Climate Finance

ESG Due Diligence

Impact Assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Environmental Science

Master’s Degree in Environmental Management

Master’s Degree in Geography

Master’s Degree in Development Studies

Master’s Degree in Air Quality

Job description

Do the words “climate change” send shivers down your spine? If you answered YES, then it’s time to send in your CV. A leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) advisor to Business, Investors, and Financial Institutions is looking for a Climate Risk enthusiast to lead their Business Unit.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree (Master’s) in a discipline relevant to climate change e.g., environmental science, environmental management, geography, development studies, air quality.
• 10+ years’ experience in climate change or similar discipline.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a management or senior technical role.
• Demonstrable experience developing technical and financial proposals for climate change assignments.
• Technical and project management experience in at least three of the following areas:

1. Climate finance
2. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence
3. Climate change impact assessment
4. Greenhouse gas inventories / carbon footprint assessments aligned with relevant international standards

Should this position excite you, and you meet the requirements, please email your updated CV to [emailprotected]. Alternatively, contact Meghan / Jamey-Lynn / Stella / Roxanne on 021 555 0432, or visit our website www.staffingprojects.co.za. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.