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South Pole
Associate Consultant, Climate Strategies
September 9, 2024
South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.
Our Consultancy & Advisory Services team provides our clients with outstanding technical expertise that enables the successful implementation of complex sustainability projects. Our expertise spans across multiple topics including land and water management, climate strategies, renewable energies, environmental impact assessments, green products, climate policy, carbon pricing, climate finance, and sustainable finance, to name just a few. If you are a smart, ambitious and dynamic sustainability professional with a strong passion to make a real difference in the fight against climate change, the below position may be right for you!
Job summary:
The Associate Consultant will be involved in the implementation of advisory projects for corporate clients based primarily in Italy and Spain. You will work with the Milan-based team supporting the preparation of project deliverables, development of new products for the corporate sector, and support with new proposals. This includes a variety of tasks such as research, information analysis and writing deliverables and proposals on corporate climate strategies. You will contribute to supporting project teams with medium-sized and large mandates and occasionally will also be expected to manage project streams yourself.
Main tasks & responsibilities:
Essential -
At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.
We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make; South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Our Consultancy & Advisory Services team provides our clients with outstanding technical expertise that enables the successful implementation of complex sustainability projects. Our expertise spans across multiple topics including land and water management, climate strategies, renewable energies, environmental impact assessments, green products, climate policy, carbon pricing, climate finance, and sustainable finance, to name just a few. If you are a smart, ambitious and dynamic sustainability professional with a strong passion to make a real difference in the fight against climate change, the below position may be right for you!
Job summary:
The Associate Consultant will be involved in the implementation of advisory projects for corporate clients based primarily in Italy and Spain. You will work with the Milan-based team supporting the preparation of project deliverables, development of new products for the corporate sector, and support with new proposals. This includes a variety of tasks such as research, information analysis and writing deliverables and proposals on corporate climate strategies. You will contribute to supporting project teams with medium-sized and large mandates and occasionally will also be expected to manage project streams yourself.
Main tasks & responsibilities:
- Support with or lead the preparation and completion of proposals/deliverables on corporate climate strategies, including both technical and administrative requirements, to the level of quality required by South Pole and the client, for our local, regional and international clients.
- Manage small project streams, including interacting with the client and the project team.
- Ensure assigned tasks/projects are delivered on time and within the available budget.
- Manage project information and knowledge according to our project management best practices.
- Support with the development and improvement of specialised skills, tools and knowledge linked to the topics and services offered by South Pole.
- Support business development activities through desktop research and developing materials to be shared with possible clients and partners.
- The topics of engagement will focus on GHG Accounting, Science Based Targets (SBTs), net-zero strategies, sustainability roadmaps and occasionally engage in other lines of service.
Essential -
- University degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering, Economics or other sustainability-related disciplines.
- Relevant knowledge of environmental sustainability challenges in multinational companies including target setting and sustainability roadmaps.
- Relevant work experience (the expectation is minimum 6 months, including internships) in sustainability consulting or a related field, including: GHG accounting, target setting (SBTs), disclosure (e.g. CDP, TCFD) and net-zero strategies.
- Ability to conduct research tasks, analyse and summarise data.
- Ability to manage small projects in a multi-stakeholder and multi-geographies context.
- Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to create high-quality deliverables.
- Ability to interact effectively with clients, collaborators or other relevant stakeholders.
- Autonomous yet collaborative approach to work.
- Professional proficiency in English, Spanish, and Italian.
- Practical experience in sustainability/climate change strategy development, GHG management, stakeholder engagement and change management.
- A Master’s degree will be an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and mindset.
At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.
We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make; South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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