Managing consultant, agricultural value chains

3 weeks ago


Singapore South Pole Full time

South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.
Our Consultancy & Advisory Services team provides our clients with outstanding technical expertise that enables the successful implementation of complex sustainability projects. Our expertise spans across multiple topics including land and water management, climate strategies, renewable energies, environmental impact assessments, green products, climate policy, carbon pricing, climate finance, and sustainable finance, to name just a few. If you are a smart, ambitious and dynamic sustainability professional with a strong passion to make a real difference in the fight against climate change, the below position may be right for you
Job summary:
The goal of the Managing Consultant is to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality consultancy advice to clients and support business development in the region.
The role will be responsible for project management of consulting mandates, functioning as the key point of contact for clients, and providing technical inputs to project teams on topics including GHG accounting, development of Science-based Targets (SBTs) and decarbonization roadmaps. The role will also contribute to business development by working on proposals and leading scoping calls with potential clients as a technical expert.
Shortlisted candidates will have an excellent understanding of GHG accounting principles and decarbonisation strategies, and will have previous experience working in industry or consulting roles in the food and agriculture sector.
Main tasks & responsibilities:Project management and delivery of consulting mandates on topics including GHG accounting, setting science-based targets, agri sector decarbonisation, water stewardship, no-deforestation strategies and insetting
Ensure delivery of projects within specified timelines and budgets
As project manager, lead teams of 2-3 consultants, providing technical guidance on the above climate-related topics
Interact with and build relationships with clients, understanding their needs and serving as the key point of contact during and after project implementation
Support business development by crafting high-quality technical proposals, and identifying opportunities to engage with new and existing clients
Contribute to knowledge-sharing and team training activities by conducting internal learning sessions and participating in knowledge sharing groups
Requirements:Essential -
At least 4 years of work experience in GHG accounting, target setting and decarbonisation for the agricultural sector, in industry or consulting roles
Good understanding of the agricultural sector and major commodities in the APAC market, including on-farm practices, processing activities, waste and water management, and decarbonisation strategies
Excellent and proven project management skills from both a technical and an administrative perspectives, with the ability to manage project teams located across multiple countries
Ability to efficiently analyse large amounts of data, identify solutions to technical problems and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Excellent prioritisation, time management and communication skills
University degree, ideally at a Master’s level, in a relevant field
Desirable -Experience in insetting, water stewardship or no-deforestation strategies
Experience with stakeholder and client management
Fluency in Thai, Bahasa Indonesia or other SEA languages
Experience with working in a fast-paced international environment
What we offer:At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.
We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make; South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.#J-18808-Ljbffr



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