Description

ICF is a leading provider of science-based climate, environmental and energy advisory services to private and public sector clients across the globe. We help our clients progress on their transformation journey, from the understanding of this rapidly evolving landscape to the design and implementation of impactful strategies and actions plans all the way to their evaluation.

To support the continued growth of our Sustainable Finance and Climate Policy practice, we are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join our team in Brussels , London or Spain (remote) . The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and support our work on climate policy and sustainable finance for the European Commission . You will get the opportunity to work on flagship projects such as the Innovation Fund, studies related to climate diplomacy, and the transformation of our society towards a net-zero, nature positive and socially just model. Your work will benefit clients such as the European Commission, national governments, and international and national development finance institutions.

Our team has built a reputation for the successful delivery of large, complex projects, developing innovative solutions that drive positive change for their clients and support the overall sustainable transition in the EU and beyond. Some of our flagship projects include:

Providing continuous expertisesince 2019 to support the successful implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System’s Innovation Fund

Supporting the design of decarbonisation strategies at EU and national level

Designing Sustainable Finance Action Plansfor different EU Member States to redirect public and private capitals towards the low carbon transition

Delivering the European Business and Biodiversity Platform since 2013 for the European Commission

Evaluating the impact of green bonds on supporting climate mitigation investments for the European Investment Bank

Supporting National Promotional Banks in Poland and Spain with their sustainable finance strategies

Responsibilities

You will work as part of a multi-national, multi-disciplinary and collaborative team of climate and environmental experts, economists, engineers, financial experts, and communication specialists to:

Manage and deliver projects for public and private clients

Provide robust and sound qualitative and quantitative analysis and support the translation of complex data into meaningful and impactful recommendations

Engage with stakeholders through both quantitative and qualitative surveys

Support ICF’s business development efforts in the field of climate policywith a particular focus on the large framework contract we manage for the European Commission

Support ICF’s thought leadership in climate policy, identifying emerging trends and opportunities and help to translate these into new service offers that will benefitclients

Required qualifications skills

Fluency in spoken English and excellent English writing skills

Master’s degree inclimate or environmental sciences, environmental economics, environmental engineering or a related discipline

Proven track record in the field of climate policy

Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis capability, including advanced knowledge of Excel and equivalent tools

Project Management skills demonstrated by concrete experience of dealing with complex projects and multiple stakeholders in an international environment

Proven communication skills and track record in the field of stakeholder engagement, especially within public authorities and the business and finance community

Ability to work independently as well as within multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary consulting teams spread across several countries and time zones

Professional experience of at least 6 years

Preferred qualifications skills

Fluency in a second EU language

Entrepreneurial mindset eager to innovate and develop new solutions to address the climate and environmental crises.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

Spain Remote Office (ES99)