Individual Consultant: Biodiversity

Job Description

ERM is seeking a motivated Consultant to join Indonesia office (South & Southeast Asia) CPD to built a reputation in biodiversity and nature-based projects. This could include advisory and technical services, project development or the provision of wider environment, sustainability and conservation solutions to our clients. You may have worked in consulting or a related industry position. You will be given the freedom and flexibility to build ERMs offset proposition and lead this service offering, supported by the senior strategy makers in the region and globally, and coordinating with the delivery team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

This role will include:

• Technical role in projects: technical support to the growing team of consultants in Indonesia for biodiversity and ecosystem services impact assessment and management planning with emphasis on renewable energy that include wind, solar, hydropower and other current technologies
• Technical support on implementation of the International Finance Corporation Performance Standards (PS), with emphasis on PS6 and allied standards such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) and World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)
• Technical Support on the development of biodiversity management and action plans with emphasis on addressing residual impacts through compensatory action such as biodiversity offsets
• Technical support on the development and implementation of projects for climate adaptation and mitigation through means such as NbS
• Business development: Assist senior sellers and account directors/managers in identifying and pursuing potential business opportunities with existing and new clients. Help develop proposals for clients, including methodological approach and description of tasks, budgets and team structures.
• Support team leader on brand building and promotion: support regional leadership in building capacities and sharing knowledge and lessons learnt within internal ERM consultancy team and externally: help prepare and co-lead workshops, webinars, learnig sessions and training, prepare thought leadership materials, communication pieces, guidance and toolkits.
• Creating partnerships and networks

MORE ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, or related field. Master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in biodiversity assessments, with a strong focus on infrastructure or energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience in leading biodiversity components of ESIAs in line with international standards (IFC PS6, WB ESS6, ADB SPS, EIB, etc.).
• Experience with Critical Habitat Assessments and the application of the mitigation hierarchy.
• Strong knowledge of regional biodiversity and ecosystems (particularly in Southeast Asia if applicable).
• Experience in coordinating or supervising field surveys and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of carbon markets, standards (Verra, Gold Standard, etc), service providers and anticipated trends
• Knowledge of the low carbon economy transition and related market drivers for companies in Asia
• Good analytical skills and ability to summarise key messages and recommendations from data analysis
• Excellent writing and reporting skills in English.
• Familiarity with GIS tools and biodiversity databases (e.g., IBAT, IUCN Red List, GBIF).
• Prior engagement with development banks or DFIs is desirable.

YOUR PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Enthusiasm and motivation
• Agile, bringing creative thinking and approaches
• Good organisational and multitasking capabilities
• Comfortable with working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Dedication to high standards, with excellent attention to detail
• Clear communicator through presentation and writing

Disclaimer: Applications will be received until this position is filled.

About the Organization

Our Vision - To be the environmental consultancy of choice, worldwide - To be the company for which every environmental professional wants to work, and - To be the best: most innovative, most exciting, with the best technical and financial performance.

Our Values - Client focus: we value entrepreneurial, innovative and client-orientated behaviour - Accountability: we are each personally accountable and jointly responsible for the success of ERM and for the delivery of quality work to our clients - Transparency: we expect the highest level of ethical behaviour and personal integrity in all our transactions - Empowerment: we will help all our people to realize their potential - Collaboration: we are one organization globally: we believe in the principles of partnership, respect for each and every individual, and mutual support across the world.

ERM's Commitments Our business is underpinned by a number of principles concerning our environment, our business and our people. ERM is committed to: - providing our clients with technical excellence and innovative solutions to help them respond to the challenges of sustainable development; - conducting our business with integrity, applying ethical principles to our relationships with clients, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders; - respecting the customs and laws of the many countries where we work and have offices; - ensuring the health, safety, personal security and well-being of our people; - placing high value on people as individuals, ensuring the right to freedom from discrimination and harassment at work; and - encouraging our people to contribute to their local communities and to the world community.

Our Vision

To be the environmental consultancy of choice, worldwide - To be the company for which every environmental professional wants to work, and - To be the best: most innovative, most exciting, with the best technical and financial performance.

Our Values

Client focus: we value entrepreneurial, innovative and client-orientated behaviour - Accountability: we are each personally accountable and jointly responsible for the success of ERM and for the delivery of quality work to our clients - Transparency: we expect the highest level of ethical behaviour and personal integrity in all our transactions - Empowerment: we will help all our people to realize their potential - Collaboration: we are one organization globally: we believe in the principles of partnership, respect for each and every individual, and mutual support across the world.

ERM's Commitments

Our business is underpinned by a number of principles concerning our environment, our business and our people. ERM is committed to: - providing our clients with technical excellence and innovative solutions to help them respond to the challenges of sustainable development; - conducting our business with integrity, applying ethical principles to our relationships with clients, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders; - respecting the customs and laws of the many countries where we work and have offices; - ensuring the health, safety, personal security and well-being of our people; - placing high value on people as individuals, ensuring the right to freedom from discrimination and harassment at work; and - encouraging our people to contribute to their local communities and to the world community.

SERVICES

Transaction Services

- EHS due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, and property sales and leases.

- EHS due diligence for project finance including Equator Principle reviews

- Analysis for bankruptcy, reserves, provisioning, Asset Retirement Obligations, and financial reporting

- Carbon and energy due diligence

- Post-merger Integration support

- Management system, EHS culture, gap analysis, and benchmarking

- Social, stakeholder and sustainability assessment

- Deal Negotiation support

Impact Assessment and Planning

- Site and Route Selection Studies

- Environmental, Social, Health and Economic Impact Assessments

- Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards Reviews

- Environmental, Social and Health Management and Action Plans

- Biodiversity Monitoring and Management PlansResettlement Planning and Implementation Support

- Land Use Planning and Masterplans

- Permitting Requirements Analyses and Permitting Support

- Public Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement

- Management and Monitoring of Environmental, Social and Health aspects during project construction

Performance, Assurance and Risk Management

- EHS and Social Management System Diagnostics and Program Development

- Health & SafetyRegulatory Compliance Program Development

- REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) support

- Audit: Program Development, Global Auditing, Supply Chain Audits

- Information Management (via our Information Solutions team)International Regulatory Advice

- Air QualitySolid and Hazardous Waste Management

- Water and WastewaterCorporate Reporting and Verification

- Supply Chain Management

- Training and Competency Assessments

- Terrestrial and Aquatic Toxicology Services

- Quantitative Risk Assessment

- HAZID/HAZOP/FMEA reviews

- Process Safety Management

- HSE Cases/Offshore Formal Safety Assessments Safety Culture

- HSE Management SystemsHuman Factors

- Consequence AnalysisFire and Gas Detectors Mapping

- COMAH

- SIL/LOPA/FMEA studies

- Bow-tie AnalysisEmergency Response assessment/planning

- Reliability & Availability studies

Contaminated Site Management (CSM)

- Remediation Portfolio & Reserve Assessments

- Field Investigations

- Conceptual and Numeric Fate & Transport Modeling

- Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments

- Remedial Options Appraisal

- Remediation Design

- Remediation & Construction Management (RCM)

- Decommissioning, Decontamination and Demolition (DD&D) services

- Sustainable ( “green”) remediation

Sustainability and Climate Change

- Energy & climate change

- Sustainable business strategies

- Sustainable business principles training and awareness

- Cost savings through energy and resource efficiency

- Water sustainability

- Sustainable cities & green buildings

- Supply chain management

- Product/Service lifecycle & innovation

- Reporting, assurance, communication & branding

- Social strategies, stakeholder engagement & local communities

- Public policy and regulation

- Economic analysis

- Government policy and international development & capacity building

- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Life Cycle Management

- Carbon Footprinting & Water Footprinting