Biodiversity Consultant

Country: Türkiye

Position Location: Ankara, Turkey / Istanbul, Turkey

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Sector: Built environment

Discipline: Building services

Job Ref: 4670

Recruiter Contact: Cassidy Browne

• Degree in ecology, biology, zoology, botany or directly related subject
• Advanced experience specifically within a consultancy environment
• Good understanding and practical experience in using the main international and lender (in particular IFC Performance Standard 6) policy and guidance on biodiversity and nature conservation
• Experience in designing and undertaking biodiversity survey/monitoring and analysing the data (habitat/species identification, ability to prepare survey methodology for different species groups, and interpret the accuracy and quality of data etc.)
• Experience in undertaking biodiversity assessments and ESIA for projects funded by International Financial Institutions
• Strong report writing skills, attention to detail and ability to write concise reports in English
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take the initiative, make robust, defensible decisions and work to tight deadlines to meet client needs
• Experience in working directly with clients and stakeholders
• Experience in undertaking due diligence to international finance institutions’ standards
• Experience in critical habitat assessments, collision risk assessment, biodiversity offsetting and net gain, monitoring of construction and operation phases of different types of projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Turkish is mandatory
• A good inter-personal skills with the ability to integrate into existing teams, and work alongside colleagues of other disciplines
• Progressive and imaginative approach in their work and strive to add value where possible for the benefit of the company and our clients
• Willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork in Turkey and internationally
• Good adoption skills to new and challenging environments.

• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
• Agile / flexible working
• Annual bonus scheme
• 20 days plus public holidays
• Travel allowance supporting local commuting
• Lunch vouchers
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources