Senior E & S Consultant

About the role

SLR is in the process of growing our footprint around the globe, and as such we are continuously looking for talented people to join our team and who would add value to Our Business. We are recognised as one of the global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions, helping our clients to achieve their sustainability goals. SLR has over 100 offices in 13 different countries across the world and we actively encourage collaboration and learning between the many disciplines and services we offer globally. At SLR you can expect a flexible and supportive 'One Team' culture that sits at the heart of our business and ensures that we offer a rewarding place to work. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and specialists on interesting projects and being part of a team that makes a difference. Job Purpose SLR Consulting is seeking a Senior Sustainable Finance E&S Consultant who will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic development and expansion of Sustainable Finance services in West Africa. This position will focus on identifying and securing new opportunities aligned with international lender requirements, forging strategic partnerships and positioning the business as a trusted provider of high-quality sustainability advisory services in West Africa markets. The role will also involve supporting the integration of international best practices into project delivery and contributing to thought leadership to deliver state-of-the-art lender-compliant projects. The role requires a proactive, solutions-driven individual with demonstrated experience in managing people and large-scale and complex projects and engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate will be based in Ghana, on a full-time permanent basis. The role will be to support the growth and success of SLR's Sustainable Finance practice in Africa, specifically West Africa, and will be based in SLR's office in Accra, Ghana that is currently staffed with SLR Responsible Sourcing, Mining and Planning & Assessment teams. Minimum Requirements Masters Degree in environmental management, Environmental Science or related discipline 8+ years of experience, including demonstrated success leading projects Strong West Africa knowledge and local environmental and social frameworks Strong working knowledge of international lender standards (IFC, World Bank, EDFIs, etc.) Strong consulting experience, with proven ability to effectively manage client relationships Demonstrated ability to mentor and inspire teams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including managing complex regulatory and stakeholder environments Strong written communication skills for consistent top-level report writing and peer review capabilities Fluent in English (French advantageous) Willingness to travel across West Africa

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Consultant of our Sustainable Finance team, your responsibilities will initially include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Provide top quality project management oversight, ensuring scope, schedule and budget are consistently achieved, including resourcing, site visit logistics and planning, invoicing and client liaison.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior staff across disciplines, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and accountability
• Given the nature of the work that you will be involved in, we anticipate that travel will be an important component of your job, equivalent to approximately one week per month on average.
• Facilitating relationship building and growth within the Sustainable Finance teams in other SLR Regions, particularly North, South and East Af

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