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Description ICF is a leading provider of science-based climate, environmental and energy advisory services to private and public sector clients across the globe. We help our clients progress on their transformation journey, from understanding this rapidly evolving landscape to the design and implementation of impactful strategies and actions plans, all the way to their evaluation.
To support the continued growth of our Sustainable Finance, Climate and Biodiversity Policy practice, we are looking for an experienced Managing Consultant to join our team in Brussels. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and support our diverse policy work. You will have opportunities to work on flagship projects such as the Innovation Fund, climate diplomacy studies, and the transformation of society towards a net-zero, nature-positive and socially just model. Your work will benefit clients such as the European Commission, national governments, and international and national development finance institutions.
Our team has built a reputation for delivering large, complex projects and developing innovative solutions that drive positive change for clients and support the sustainable transition in the EU and beyond. Some flagship projects include:
* Providing continuous expertise since 2019 to support the successful implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System’s Innovation Fund
* Supporting the design of decarbonisation strategies and transition pathways at EU and national level
* Supporting the development of a long-term research and innovation agenda towards 2050 climate neutrality
* Designing Sustainable Finance Action Plans for different EU Member States (e.g. Poland, Italy) to redirect public and private capitals towards the low carbon transition
* Delivering the European Business and Biodiversity Platform for the European Commission
* Evaluating the impact of green bonds on supporting climate mitigation investments for the European Investment Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Responsibilities
You will work as part of a multi-national, multi-disciplinary team of climate and environmental experts, economists, engineers, financial experts and communication specialists to:
* Project manage the delivery of projects for public clients, taking the lead in overseeing the deployment of discrete tasks and activities within quality, time and cost constraints
* Lead the design and delivery of robust qualitative and quantitative analyses to translate complex data into meaningful and impactful recommendations
* Engage with clients to understand their needs and help shape future tasks and activities, working closely with ICF colleagues and partners
* Proactively participate in business development activities, including managing relationships with key clients and subcontractors, proposal writing and promoting the company through thought leadership
* Support the development of a sales pipeline by designing and developing compelling service offers and bids
* Act as line manager for junior team members and support the growth of ICF’s Brussels-based team
Required Qualifications & Skills
* Relevant professional experience of at least 7 years, ideally in climate policy at EU level, with a good understanding of policy developments (e.g., Clean Industrial Deal, Net Zero Industry Act; EU ETS)
* Fluency in spoken English and excellent writing skills
* Master’s degree in environmental economics, ecology, environmental sciences, finance, engineering or a related discipline
* Demonstrable experience of public policy project delivery and management
* Demonstrable experience of understanding client needs and articulating solutions that integrate multiple delivery organisations
* Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis capability, including advanced knowledge of Excel or equivalent tools
* Proven communication skills and track record in stakeholder engagement, especially with public authorities and the business and finance community
* Ability to work independently as well as within multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams across several countries and time zones
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
* Fluency in a second EU language
* Project management certification such as Prince2
* Entrepreneurial mindset to innovate and develop new solutions that respond to evolving client needs
Brussels, Belgium
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