Stellenbeschreibung

Senior Biodiversity Consultant for International Projects (m/f/d)

Country: Kenya
City: Nairobi
Division/company: Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG
Reference number: 001119

Your Tasks

• Provide expert advice and support to clients on biodiversity conservation aspects, specifically for large scale projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations of the host countries
• Perform biodiversity related impact assessments (such as Critical Habitat Assessments (CHAs), Priority Biodiversity Features (PBFs) Assessment, Ecosystem Services Assessment) for projects and develop Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs), Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) and other biodiversity related management and monitoring plans and procedures for projects
• Contribute to the development of Environmental and Social Management/Action Plan (ESMP/ESAP) focusing on biodiversity management and compliance aspects
• Conduct and/or supervise biodiversity specialist surveys in one or more disciplines (such as aquatic fauna, terrestrial fauna, botany, ornithology, bats) on projects according to internationally acceptable standards
• Coordinate various specific tasks including planning, liaising with related parties for biodiversity related data and mapping, engaging with clients on specialized scopes and deliverables, sourcing baseline data, reviewing and preparing specialist reports, and conducting site visits to project sites
• Provide input to or prepare the impact assessment report (ESIA) with regards to biodiversity impacts, including the development of mitigation and monitoring measures (SMP)

Your Profile

• University Degree in Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Biology or related fields
• At least 10 years of experience in assessing biodiversity impacts, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sector
• International project experience, including working on biodiversity and environment conservation assignments in projects funded through International Finance Institutions (IFIs) in various countries (e.g. IFC Performance Standards, EBRD, EIB, KfW, World Bank, Equator Principles (EPs), ADB, etc.)
• Familiarity with international conventions and agreements related to biodiversity conservation frameworks and policies, such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Ramsar Convention, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
• Practical experience in developing BMPs, conducting CHAs, Ecosystem Services Assessments, and identifying PBFs in accordance with the international standards
• Demonstrated capability to collaborate and engage with various stakeholders such as government agencies, private companies, and community members, regional and national organizations
• Ability to provide technical expertise and guidance on biodiversity conservation strategies and best practices in different cultural and geographical contexts
• Ecological Flow assessment and modelling
• Experience in leading and collaborating within interdisciplinary and international project teams, demonstrating strong teamwork skills
• Capability and willingness to travel internationally as required for project assignments
• Fluent writing and speaking literacy in English, having knowledge of German and French would be advantageous
• While a diverse ecological background is desirable, having expertise in a specific field such as aquatic fauna, terrestrial fauna, botany, ornithology would be advantageous
• Valid work permit for Germany

Corporate Benefits

• Permanent contract, competitive salary, health insurance
• A modern digital infrastructure, mobile working, flexible working hours*A growing team in a start-up environment backed up by a large global operating company
• The opportunity to take responsibility from the start
• Exciting projects in the energy industry
• Culture of staff appreciation, equal opportunity and attractive career prospects in an international job environment with staff originating from 66 nations

Your contact
Thomas Agethen
+ 49 711 8995 1595

About Us
Since 1922, FICHTNER has been supporting exciting projects in the fields of energy, environment, renewable energies, water management, and consulting and IT as one of the leading independent engineering and consulting companies. In the Fichtner Group, you can expect a unique combination of a long-term oriented family business coupled with diversity, dynamism and flat hierarchies. We want to develop the infrastructure of tomorrow together with you and can offer you a wide range of development opportunities.

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Anforderungen

• University Degree in Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Biology or related fields
• At least 10 years of experience in assessing biodiversity impacts, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sector
• International project experience with IFIs (e.g. IFC Performance Standards, EBRD, EIB, KfW, World Bank)
• Familiarity with international conventions (CITES, Ramsar, IUCN)
• Practical experience in developing BMPs, conducting CHAs, Ecosystem Services Assessments, identifying PBFs
• Capability and willingness to travel internationally
• Fluent writing and speaking literacy in English
• Valid work permit for Germany

Benefits

• Permanent contract
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Modern digital infrastructure
• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Exciting projects in the energy industry
• Culture of staff appreciation, equal opportunity and attractive career prospects

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