ERM is looking to add a Consulting Senior Associate / Consultant - Biodiversity or Social Stream for our Taipei office.
In this role, you will contribute to the development and growth of ERM's Capital Project Delivery business. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, energetic and excellent communicators in both written and spoken English. They must be comfortable dealing with clients and project stakeholders; and, have experience supporting environmental and social due diligence for project financing.
Candidates must have a passion for sustainability, a proven background in biodiversity or social aspects, and be familiar with implementing IFC Performance Standards. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects, likely involving international travel, delivering sustainable solutions to clients.
This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert global consulting company on challenging projects for some of the world's leading companies. Access to ERM's worldwide network of experts allows for knowledge sharing of best practices, and ERM has a committed programme of grade-specific, ongoing learning opportunities to allow tailored career development for everyone.
Responsibilities:
- Act within a team to deliver environmental and social consulting services (including biodiversity or social impact assessments, due diligence and related mitigation/plan reporting against IFC PS) for private sector clients and financial institutions (eg IFC, ADB, World Bank) throughout Asia, and globally;
- Assess on behalf of the financial institutions or assist the private sector clients regarding the requirements and fulfillment of Projects to the applicable ESG standards;
- Lead or support the delivery of assessment and due diligence reports;
- Communicate with relevant stakeholders such as financial institutions and private sector clients including environmental and other relevant departments;
- Represent the interests of the company in all dealings, and communications with ERM clients, potential clients, contacts and other businesses in the ERM Group and ensure that client needs are met and work is conducted to the highest standard; and
- Stay knowledgeable of trends and innovation in the field.
Requirements:
- Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree qualification, preferably in a biodiversity / conservation / environmental / sociology discipline;
- 2 to 6 years of relevant background in biodiversity or social aspects is essential, ideally with familiarity with implementing IFC Performance Standards
- Experience in delivering multi-disciplinary projects for the Renewable, Power, Mining, or Infrastructure Sectors etc;
- Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision;
- Ability to travel internationally; and
- A strong ability to converse and write in English and Mandarin Language is a fundamental requirement