ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com.
Our Brazil office focuses on:
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Climate Change and Sustainability – carbon management strategy, GHGPortfolio® methodology; advisory for carbon credits attainment, development of baseline and monitoring methodologies, opportunity studies (identifying opportunities for emission reduction projects, including CDM), GHG inventories development and verification, and carbon footprint neutralization strategy
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Energy - developing and implementing R&D projects, assessing market conditions, forecasting energy spot price, modeling energy markets, and supporting energy efficiency programs
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Environmental - environmental impact and assessment studies; technical support for environmental licensing; environmental audits, training, management, and programs; environmental legislation studies; environmental pre-inspections in accordance with IBAMA (Brazilian Environmental Agency); emergency plans and risk analysis studies; degraded areas recovery plans; treatment and disposal of waste generation; and clean technologies
Please visit our website at http://www.icfi.com.br/
Our Brazil office is currently looking for managers for its Environmental and Climate Change and Sustainability divisions. The successful candidates would work on multiple projects concurrently and assume an active role on project teams as both a technical analyst and task/project manager. Management responsibilities will include working with and mentoring junior staff, leading projects and tasks, and interacting with federal and commercial clients. Business development responsibilities will include participating in ongoing marketing efforts, assistance in preparation of proposals, and development and implementation of efforts with existing clients to obtain follow-on work. The candidate would work with staff at the Brazil office as well as staff in ICF's Fairfax, VA, headquarters and elsewhere when appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing projects/teams/clients
- Preparing proposals and managing resources/budgets
- Generating new businesses with current and new clients
- Aligning offerings and views with the rest of the company
- Working close to other offices when necessary
- Working on employee development and retention
- Talk and give presentations to potential clients
- Attend meetings/ go on trips (in and outside Brazil) with clients when working on projects with them
- Represent the Environmental/ GHG team when necessary
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, environmental engineering, or related subject
- 5+ year experience in project and staff management
- 5+ years experience in the environmental and/or GHG field
- Fluent in Portuguese
- Working knowledge of English
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Prior experience in consulting, private industry, government/regulatory agencies, or other related job
- Working knowledge of Spanish
Professional Skills:
- Strong writing/communication skills, attention to detail, and advanced computer proficiency
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.
ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V
For a listing of other career opportunities at ICF, please visit our Career Center at www.icfi.com/careers/
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