Vacancy Intro
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the planet? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to combating the pressing challenges of climate change? Look no further!
We are Royal HaskoningDHV and we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come. We firmly believe that the time for action is now, and we are actively seeking talented individuals like you to join us in this crucial fight against climate change.
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Successful applicants will be working with experts who are leaders in their field in a multidisciplinary environment. We also offer you the opportunities to be involved in international projects (including overseas travel opportunities).
What will you do
Our climate is changing, from increasing temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns, to rising sea levels and more frequent and severe weather events. Alongside this, the global economy is embarking on a low carbon transition. At Royal HaskoningDHV, we help governments, businesses, and communities plan for, and adapt to these changes. We also support clients to navigate the uncertainties of a low-carbon transition, identifying climate-related risks, and developing strategies to build resilience to emerging shocks and stresses.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Senior Climate Change and Resilience Consultant to join our growing team within Southeast Asia. You’ll work within a multi-disciplinary team on a wide range of projects across multiple sectors (maritime, water, built environment, land use, energy, and transport). This is an opportunity to help support the delivery of climate change services in a fast moving, client focused environment.
- Climate change risk and vulnerability assessments
- Climate science, research, and analysis
- Policy and planning
- Climate finance
- Climate resilient infrastructure
Reporting to the Climate Change and Resilience Advisory Expert this role would suit either an environmental specialist or environmental engineer with a background in climate change or sustainability.
Where you will work
Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering and environmental expertise with climate resilience solutions. Active in Vietnam since 1985 and established in 1993, HaskoningDHV Vietnam is a 100% foreign invested company of Royal HaskoningDHV and recognized as one of the most prominent leading engineering and consultancy firms with a unique track record of key projects in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. With offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and nearly 200 employees, HaskoningDHV Vietnam has carried out numerous projects for the private and public sector, comprising the full scope of engineering and environmental consultancy services.
What you bring
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in science, engineering, sustainability, or similar certification.
- At least 8 years of experience in a large and dynamic organisations and Climate Change & Sustainability consulting experience.
- Experience working in an international, multicultural, and diverse environment, with collaborative approach and working across sectoral and regional boundaries.
- Thorough understanding and experience of international climate change frameworks.
- Experience working as a consultant or an in-house role responsible for identifying climate change risks and putting in place risk mitigation plans.
- Understanding of global climate change science and international decarbonisation scenarios as well as best practice approaches to risk assessment and quantification.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with a proven ability of generating work.
- Enthusiastic and ambitious, with a passion for continual professional development.
- Highly motivated and conscientious with the ability to deliver work to the highest standards.
- Team and client focused and able to collaborate in a multi-discipline multi-geography environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to lead and develop others.
- Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.
Preferably:
- A master’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field.
- Understanding of ESG/Sustainability issues and relevant tools and frameworks.
- Strategic disclosures on sustainability and climate change risks such as TCFD report, Sustainability Reports, NGER Report.
- Identifying opportunities and preparing successful proposals to win work.
- Strong project management and personnel management skills
What we offer you
We are a professional organisation with appealing (inter)national projects and products. You will be working with experts who are leaders in their field in a multidisciplinary environment. We also offer you:
- Attractive salary and benefits (13th month salary, premium healthcare insurance, yearly salary review)
- Flexible working conditions to be able to enjoy a good work-life balance
- A high-performance laptop
- Lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities.
- Excellent opportunities for development in both width and depth
- Opportunities to be involved in international projects (including travel opportunities)
- Possibility to qualify for talent programs at different levels.
Are you our new colleague?
Then we would like to meet you! Apply now by sending in your English CV using the button below.
