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Senior Consultant

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location China (North) - Asia & M East
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Company Name Carbon Trust
Contact Name Recruitment
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : We are a not-for-profit company providing specialist support to help business and the public sector boost business returns by cutting carbon emissions, saving energy and commercialising low carbon technologies.
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Description
Job ID   36
Job title Senior Consultant
Job type Full time
Salary Competitive
Main duties and responsibilities
Joining the Carbon Trust provides an opportunity to work alongside some of the leading experts in emissions reduction strategies and methodologies for companies and government, and to have a material impact on the long-term sustainability of the Chinese economy. By virtue of our thought leadership and excellent reputation, you will enjoy privileged access to decision makers at corporate and government level. You will be intimately involved in the early stages of the Carbon Trust’s commercial strategy in China and Asia, and your work will further shape and refine this strategy. As our business grows, we expect your responsibilities will grow as well.
We offer a competitive salary package, participation in the company’s annual bonus and profit sharing scheme, paid annual leave + national holidays.
Qualification and experience
You should possess following experience and skills:
-          7 to 10 years of experience in energy or environmental consulting or related work with NGO’s or think tanks in a consulting role
-          Masters level qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area (science and engineering, environment)
-          Native Mandarin, fluency in English
-          Proven track record of securing project work for international / multilateral donor organizations such as Asian Development Bank, World Bank/IFC, European Union.
-          A broad network of contacts in international donor organizations, government agencies, research institutes, academia and industry.
-          High level project management experience including management of high value and long term contracts, delivered on time and on budget
-          Experience working with national or local government departments in China and managing their expectations
-          Excellent proposal and report writing skills (in Chinese and English) and ability to tailor content for specific audiences
-          Advanced computer literacy including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
-          Excellent organizational and time management skills
-          Excellent quantitative skills.
 
In addition, experience in at least 3 of the following areas will be necessary:
-          Emissions measurement and reduction methodologies
-          Energy and emissions reduction strategies
-          Organizational carbon footprint assessment
-          Product lifecycle carbon footprint assessment
-          Research, data collection, data analysis, energy modeling, proposing solutions and optimization of existing energy systems
-          Securing work from public, private and third sector organizations through successful public sector tendering and grant applications
-          Up-to-date knowledge of funding opportunities for local authorities, businesses, schools and community groups
-          Detailed knowledge of relevant Chinese regulations in terms of energy policy, emission reduction targets and sustainability. Knowledge of the regulatory environment in other Asian countries will be considered a plus.
Key performance indicators
-          A strong commitment to reaching your business goals, delivering contracted work to high quality standards, creating the basis for follow-on work from existing accounts.
-          A strong personal commitment to sustainability and to minimizing your own impact on the environment.
-          Ability to work flexible hours when required.
-          Being an excellent ambassador of the Carbon Trust, through your professional and personal conduct wherever you go.
-          Maintain absolute confidentiality in terms of intellectual property and proprietary information that you will have access to.
Other Information
Your time will primarily be divided between delivering contracted work, writing proposals for prospective clients, and playing a pivotal role in the business development process.
Your customers will mainly consist of international public funding institutions, public sector organizations and Chinese multinationals with significant revenues in overseas markets.
You will need to draw extensively on your own know-how, expertise and network of contacts, and leverage this with the know-how of our colleagues in our London head office.
You will also interact with representatives of Chinese government departments, academia and partner organizations, and engage these stakeholders to develop new project ideas that may qualify for grant funds
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