Our client a premium global provider of carbon finance and carbon asset management solutions is looking to fill the position of Business Development Manager for its Johannesburg office. Excellent Benefits and a competitive salary will be offered commensurate to salary and experienceRequirements:·Honours or Masters Degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, environmental Science, Finance or a related degree.·3-5 years work experience in related relevant fields. Must include deep experience in both consulting and environmental, preferable with a focus on the CDM·Interest in climate change policy and the carbon markets·Passionate about Africa and sustainable developmentCore responsibilities:·Assist in handling growing number of leads and originating new priority leads in Sub-Saharan Africa·Managing daily operation of the Johannesburg office·Screening consulting opportunities in Africa, submitting proposals and managing teams to deliver mandates·Systematically identifying aid and other funding opportunities in Africa, and evaluating how these can be applied to projects·Forming and managing relationships with relevant local offices of donor organisations·Guiding post-graduate students in research collaborationsSkills required:·Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills·Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently·Ability to manage a team·Ability to manage own work effectively and prioritise tasks·Good working knowledge of all Microsoft office application·Excellent organisational skills and attention to detailIf you feel that you fit the above mentioned requirements please forward a comprehensive CV to candicew@caenviro.co.zaPlease not that should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful