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ICF is a leading provider of science-based energy, climate and environmental advisory services to private and public sector clients across the globe. We help our clients to progress on their sustainable transition 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.
The role
To support the continued growth of our Sustainable Finance and Climate Policy practice, we are looking for two new junior consultants to join our team in Spain, Brussels or London. The successful candidates will join a dynamic team providing strategic advice on various aspects of sustainable finance, climate and environmental policies to clients such as the European Commission, Member State governments, European and Member State financial institutions and development finance institutions.
Your future colleagues have 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:
- Designing the Sustainable Finance Action Plan of EU Member States
- Delivering the European Business and Biodiversity Platform since 2013
- Supporting National Promotional Banks with advice, guidance and training on how to operationalise their sustainability objectives
- Drafting the Sustainable Bond framework for an EU Member State
- Providing expertise since 2020 to support the successful implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System’s €40 billion Innovation Fund
- Supporting the European Commission in the production of non-binding opinions relating to storage permit applications under the CCS Directive
- Contributing to the design of a standard on biodiversity measurements and valuation for corporates and financial institutions
Responsibilities
You join an international, dynamic and interdisciplinary team composed of environmental economists, legal experts, environmental engineers, finance experts and communication specialists to:
- Support the delivery of projects for public and private clients
- Support the design and implementation of robust and sound qualitative and quantitative analysis to translate complex data into meaningful and impactful recommendations
- Engage with stakeholders through different channels (surveys, interviews, workshops) to collect insights and perspectives on policy developments
- Support the organisation of stakeholder events
- Follow policy files in particular areas to ensure the team remains up to date with the latest developments and identify emerging trends and opportunities
Required qualifications & skills
- A first professional experience, ideally working on topics linked to sustainable finance, climate mitigation, climate adaptation or biodiversity
- Fluency in spoken English and excellent English writing skills
- Master’s degree in environmental science, environmental economics, environmental engineering or related discipline
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis capability, including advanced knowledge of Excel and equivalent tools
- Ability to work independently, as well as within multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary consulting teams spread across several countries and time zones
- A keen interest in the design and implementation of sustainability policies
Preferred qualifications & skills
- Fluency in a second EU language
- An understanding of policy making processes at EU level
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigour to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunities for growth. ICF embraces differences to prosper and grow.
