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We are a consultancy based in Cambridge (UK), specialising in biodiversity management. We work with leading clients across many sectors with the goal of achieving an environmentally sustainable basis for development, by delivering practical solutions for managing biodiversity risk and achieving conservation outcomes. We work on some of the most environmentally complex development projects in the world, across sectors, including energy (particularly hydropower, wind, solar, and geothermal), extractives (mining and oil & gas), agriculture, infrastructure, supply chains and finance. Person specification Our ideal candidate is an early-career biodiversity/conservation professional, keen to hone skills while contributing to a fast-paced specialist consultancy. You are an adept team player, comfortably able to work within multi-cultural teams in different environments and countries. At the same time, you are able to work autonomously and structure your own work within a senior team. The right candidate will be driven by self-motivation and a desire to deliver creative and rigorous research and outputs. You have had a developing world focus in your work, and understand that human and biodiversity issues cannot be separated in such countries. The capacity to understand our clients’ views, coupled with core ecological principles, fieldwork experience and sound biodiversity knowledge is the making of a TBC consultant. It is this ability to think creatively and put oneself in the shoes of all stakeholders, especially project proponents, that enables TBC consultants to understand risks and opportunities and to offer solutions. You will be at ease researching, digesting and dissecting large amounts of information and presenting into readable, technically sound and decision-focused reporting. We need versatile communicators and writers who can explain the value of our work to diverse audiences, as well as contribute to clear concise reports and papers. In addition, we are looking for a problem-solver with the capacity to reduce complex issues into scientifically and politically defensible solutions that can be communicated effectively to specialists and non-specialists alike. You are likely to come from an ecology-related background, e.g. landscape ecology, marine science, HCV assessment, conservation planning, socio-economics, ecosystem services evaluation and/or protected areas management, all with non-OECD focus. Sector experience such as forestry, agribusiness, infrastructure, extractives and/or renewable energy will also be viewed favourably. If you have an affinity for nature, have worked in conservation or international environmental management, and wish to make a real change to the way the world works then the post may be for you. Roles
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First interviews: Will be held by phone/Skype or in person. About The Biodiversity Consultancy (TBC)We provide technical expertise, policy advice and field capacity to the private, public and NGO/science sectors. We deliver solutions to complex biodiversity challenges such as Science-based Targets for biodiversity, No Net Loss/Net Positive Impact, international lender and best-practice standards, and biodiversity offsets. We specialise in the environmental lending criteria of major international financial institutions, including IFC PS6, EBRD PR6, WB ESS6. We conducted the first field pilots of the current IFC PS6, and are now watching these projects deliver both real biodiversity outcomes and business value. We have leading expertise in quantitative – but clear and simple – metrics for biodiversity. This core capacity lays a foundation for emerging business needs such as measurement of loss and gain of biodiversity in impact assessment, offset design, and monitoring & evaluation. We use our breadth of expertise to develop corporate and government policy and to build national capacity to run programmes we have initiated. We exercise a due diligence process and only work with clients who demonstrate a real motivation for quality and leadership. Known for pragmatic intellectual leadership, we are a resource for problem-solving and a platform for cross-sector engagement. Examples of our work can be found at: www.thebiodiversityconsultancy.com We are a small consultancy that places high value on its experienced and expert staff. We welcome input into TBC’s broader strategic direction. We believe that the right individual will grow and flourish in TBC’s stimulating, collaborative and flexible culture. Personal development is important to us and as such we offer a comprehensive, tailored induction and ongoing in-house and external training opportunities. At heart we are committed conservationists, who believe we can make more of an impact by working with industry. We take significant steps to live our values, from a careful due diligence process with our projects and clients to environmental policies covering the way we work. We invest in the environmental leaders of the future through our internship programme. TBC also donates 12.5% of its profits to environmental causes chosen by staff. |