AdvertJob DescriptionBackground to IBIS Since our inception in 2015, IBIS has quickly established itself as a leading niche provider of Environmental and Social (ES) Strategy, Due Diligence, Management Systems, ESG Reporting and Lender Advisory and Monitoring services in Africa and Asia. Our founding group of Directors, who are some of the most recognised and respected Sustainability professionals in their fields, bring a combined 150 years of Sustainability management consulting experience in these markets.We predominantly work for Financial Institutions focused on emerging markets, including development finance institutions (DFIs), banks, private equity (PE), impact investors, micro-lenders, export credit agencies, etc. We have built a strong ESG and Impact advisory market profile and, in the last 12 months, IBIS has led more than 250 projects in 50 countries for clients across a range of sectors such as Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Forestry, Financial, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining, Retail, Renewable Power and Telecommunications sectors, amongst many others.IBIS currently has a team of about 115 ESG and Impact specialists based in our offices in South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Singapore, Hong Kong and France. IBIS' ambition is to be the leading emerging markets ESG and Impact advisory firm, offering the best value to its clients, with hands-on expertise delivered through a team of highly experienced consultants.About SLRFounded in the UK in 1994, SLR has grown into a global company with over 2,500 employees delivering client solutions across six regions. Growth has been both organic and through welcoming like-minded businesses, such as IBIS, into the SLR group, all sharing the One Team culture.Today, SLR operates as a truly global business, with colleagues in over 100 offices, spanning Africa, Asia-Pacific, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the USA. SLR are specialists in their field, able to offer full-spectrum sustainability strategy to implementation support, guided by the enduring One Team culture.SLR has recently acquired IBIS Consulting. For further information on the deal see For more information on the two companies, please visit and Job PurposeDue to our continued growth we are looking for a full-time Senior Climate Change Consultant in South Africa who is passionate about joining a dynamic, thriving and growing organisation. We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 5 years of climate change experience. The candidate should have direct experience working with Financial Institutions ( PE, Banks, DFIs).In this role, you will be working primarily with Financial Institutions in emerging markets, many of them at the forefront of embedding climate change considerations in their day-to-day approach to business. We are searching for an exceptional individual who has technical and management experience in:Greenhouse gas reportingPhysical climate change risk and adaptationClimate change risk assessment and scenario analysisClimate change strategy and TCFDResource efficiencyAfrican context in relation to the regulatory environment on climate changeQualifications and Experience: A minimum of 5 years' of practical experience delivering climate change projects.Direct experience working with Financial Institutions ( PE, Banks, DFIs).Consulting experience essential.Educated to at least a post graduate level in a scientific, engineering or business field combined with a high level of practical ability and experience.Desirable: Experience / understanding in Paris Alignment and the MDB FrameworkExperience in Sustainable / Climate FinanceA good understanding of other sustainability standards, including the SDGs, GRI, SASB etc Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:Be responsible for managing climate change projects in emerging marketsHave a reputation for delivering outstanding qualityAlways be looking for better, more efficient, ways of doing thingsBuild and maintain relationships with our clients, and other industry players.Skills/ Attributes A solid track record of direct experience in relevant energy and climate change standards such as the GHG Protocol and IPCC, ISO14064, ISO50001, CDP etc. Practical experience in conducting physical and / or transition climate risk assessments for private sector clientsKnowledge and understanding of TCFD and ISSBExperience in resource and / or energy efficiencyDirect experience working with Financial Institutions integrating climate change into their management and investment processesAn excellent attention to detail and a focus on high quality outputsBe able to analyse and interpret technical information to understand and articulate the potential risks and commercial consequences and be able to propose pragmatic recommendationsAn ability to translate and communicate complex and technical ideas in a simple and engaging wayBe entrepreneurial with an ability to spot and to turn larger market trends into opportunities for clients and IBISExcellent people skills, being able to engage and foster relationships across geographies and culturesTenacity and focus and be a self-learner.Applicants must provide a one-page cover letter explaining why they believe they are suited to the role along with a brief CV to Suitable candidates will be invited to an interview. The position is intended to commence as soon as possible. Candidates without the required experience will unfortunately not be considered. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the location they will be based. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, giving preference to early applicants.
