Senior Consultant - Community-Based Projects (NBS)

About us
EcoAct is an international climate consultancy and project developer that supports companies to set robust science-aligned net-zero strategies and achieve their climate targets. Founded in France in 2005, the company now spans three continents with offices in Paris, London, Barcelona, New York, Montreal, Munich, Milan, and Kenya.
With a team of more than 300 international climate experts, EcoAct's core purpose is to lead the way in delivering sustainable business solutions that deliver true value for both climate and client. EcoAct is a CDP Gold Partner, a founding member of ICROA, a strategic partner in the implementation of the Gold Standard for the Global Goals and reports to the UN Global Compact.
EcoAct has recently become part of Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy transition and digital transformation.
About the role
Carbon offset, carbon neutrality and net zero initiatives are gaining momentum in all our geographical areas. The voluntary market is growing rapidly as well as the demand for voluntary offsetting. Project development demand is growing, with increased interest in carbon sequestration, avoidance and removal credits.
In this context, we are currently looking for a Senior Consultant within the Project Development and Management (PDM) team of the Nature Based Solutions Business Unit. This role will report to the Community-based Manager.
The Senior Consultant oversees the development of new community carbon projects, supervises their implementation, and ensures their successful monitoring and preparation of project documents during the project’s lifetime. They are responsible for leading project reviews to list, validate the project and issue credits.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:
Appraisal of identified opportunities: partner due diligence, carbon saving estimation, economic feasibility, legal and regulatory context analysis.
Development and structuring of the project: business plan elaboration, implementation process and technical relevance approval, organizational set-up, contractual agreements negotiation, environmental and social impact assessment, carbon standard documentation writing and registration under international ICROA recognized carbon standards (Gold Standard mostly).
Implementation of monitoring: budget use control, oversee monitoring schedules, coordination of and support for partner activities, reviewing and analysing data and project documents, producing project monitoring reports and carbon credits issuance and transfer.
Contribution to PDM positioning: sectorial watch, contribution to whitepapers and representative role in working groups.
Taking an active role in the team strategy and junior team member’s training/supervision.
Relationships
Reporting to the Community-based Manager, the Senior Consultant will be required to work closely with all members of the PDM team and wider teams, both advisory and sales, to achieve Company objectives.
External relationships are a key part of the role, with a requirement to liaise with project teams, clients, overseas offices, and representatives from partner organisations.
Professional Background and Experience
Multiple years post-graduate experience of acting in a senior capacity implementing and monitoring community-based carbon projects is ideal. Candidates with experience of working in the carbon and sustainability space and
supporting
on projects can be considered depending on their broader expertise.
Expertise on some of the following areas and a willingness to learn others is required:
Technical:
Relevant degree such as Environmental Science or Geography, Sustainable/ International Development, Environmental Economics, Environmental Engineering/ Policy.
Multiple years of relevant experience in carbon project development in developing countries. Associated with improved cooking and/or safe water technologies ideally.
Strong sectorial background and technical expertise.
Excellent working knowledge of carbon offset methodologies (GS, etc.) and the associated documentation (PDD, MR).
Experience leading on project reviews – Listing, Design Certification and Issuance.
On-field experience in conducting site missions/audits, inspecting technology performance and conducting professional in-person engagement and training with implementing partners.
Proficiency in budget elaboration and financial management of projects desired.
Excellent data handling skills and advanced knowledge of Excel is essential in this role.
Professional:
Excellent project management skills, successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Experience of building successful culturally diverse relationships is essential.
Fluency in English – verbal and written.
Capable of working alone and in a group setting.
Mentoring skills, agile and committed team-worker.
An ability to see the ‘big picture’, as well as focus on the detail.
Location
The role is based in the UK with a flexible blend of home and office working. The role will require regular trips to the head office in Paris and field missions. The EcoAct UK office is based in London, and you may be required to attend the office from time to time for business purposes.
Salary and Benefits
EcoAct know how important it is to look after our colleagues. As well as a competitive salary, EcoAct offers a comprehensive benefits package including a flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, life insurance, professional subscriptions plus the option to opt into a range of individual and family benefits.
EcoAct offers great opportunities for your personal development and career advancement. We offer a structured career development path with clear timelines and expectations for progression.
Working with our dedicated team of experts, you will gain a high standard of skills development and expertise, starting with our in-depth induction programme, through to ongoing technical training and an extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
Company Culture
Company culture is of great importance to us and is something that every member of EcoAct helps to create. Our colleague led initiative, which represents the three pillars of Colleagues, Community and Environment, runs numerous activities including, Veggie lunches, volunteering and fund-raising opportunities, wellbeing activities, plastic reduction and energy saving initiatives, social and sports events.
Employee well-being is a key priority for us, and we recognise the importance of work-life balance and how EcoAct can be supportive of individual needs; working from home, working part-time or flexible start and finish times can all be accommodated.
Type of Employment
Permanent