Junior Consultant

Job Description

Cardno Emerging Markets (UK) Limited (Cardno) is seeking a Junior Consultant to join our International Development team based in our Thame, Oxfordshire office.

About the Role

Cardno Emerging Markets UK aims to strengthen its in-house capacity by appointing a junior consultant to support business development efforts and later delivery of large scale technical and management programmes.

The junior consultant will play a support role to project managers and be taught through professional development the key skills for business development, project management, financial administration/project coordination and technical support to projects. The role will involve a 2 year professional development mentorship programme where the junior consultant is taught the key skill sets to become a development consulting professional.

The junior consultant’s time will report to a Cardno project manager and will split their time across 4 key areas: Business Development (20%), Project Management (20%), Project finance & administration (20%) and technical research (20%).

About you

We are looking for a person who demonstrates a commitment to international development, an enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn and develop their professional skills. The person must be diligent, organised and hardworking with a commitment in delivering value to our clients and partners.

Desired Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant technical subject or other relevant development qualification
• Demonstrable interest in working on climate change/energy, infrastructure or inclusive business development in developing countries
• Demonstrated interest in international development and ability to undertake independent research on international development issues
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of the principals of programme management.
• Previous work experience in a development / corporate sector is strongly desirable
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to communicate concepts and ideas in a succinct, logical and clear manner.
• Skilled in MS Office applications.
• Fluency in English
• Ability to think logically and possessing skills in problem identification and resolution
• Ability to work not only as a team member but also with limited supervision on personal initiative
• Demonstrated experience of initiative, client-orientation, risk taking, and working in complex and time-pressured contexts;
• Outstanding English written and oral communication skills with additional languages
• Excellent inter-personal skills and team-work;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• UK work authorisation required

Application Instructions:

To submit your application, visit Cardno Emerging Markets Careers Page by clicking the hyperlink and completing the application process; including quoting the job reference, attaching a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

About the Organization

Cardno is a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with specialist expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world. Cardno's team includes leading professionals who plan, design, manage and deliver sustainable projects and community programs. Cardno is an international company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange [ASX:CDD].

To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.cardno.com/emergingmarkets