Senior Consultant at EBS Advisory (Pty) Limited

Job Description

• Social scientists or impact assessment consultants: EBS are looking for consultants to join their team with a background in social science, anthropology and / or social economics.
• Experience in measuring Social Return on Investment or other impact measurement metrics would be a bonus.
• Environmental risk consultants: EBS are looking for consultants to join their team with a background in environmental risk management and advising to financial institutions (IFC, EP, GRI experience).

Key Accountabilities (includes, but not limited to the following):

• Preparing project proposals, Scheduling projects and planning capacity, Project management
• Field work and project execution - data collection, liaison, engagement, site visits, research
• Report writing & Quality assurance
• Continuing development - self and others, Client liaison, Marketing and revenue generation

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in social/environmental management, science, risk or economics

Experience/Skills
Essential:

• Minimum 5 years' experience
• High performance and energy levels
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to interface with professionals of all levels
• Experience in Africa, and a willingness to travel, especially in Africa.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills

Preferred:

• Experience in the financial services sector would be beneficial, and in particular: risk assessments, stakeholder engagement, surveys and data gathering, IFC performance standards, PRI and Equator Principles.

Remuneration
We reward with above-market rates and provide varied, challenging and cutting edge working opportunities.