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**:**Main tasks & responsibilities**:- Support the implementation of new and existing advisory mandates with focus on Asia-Pacific Manage client relationships and delivery of advisory mandates to the highest professional standard, both technically and administratively across a range of topics and complexity- Ensure assigned tasks are completed on time and within budget- Provide analytical support and insights to South Pole business lines by tracking regional policy and regulation related to domestic and compliance carbon markets- Generate high quality content for international and multilateral clients in the public and private sector- Develop clear and concise presentation materials synthesising large complex topics for non-specialist audiences and support delivery to both internal and external clients- Contribute to knowledge-sharing activities and expand skills and knowledge linked to the topics and services offered by South Pole- Contribute to the development of South Pole's thought leadership activities, services, products, marketing materials and offerings**Requirements**:Essential- University degree, ideally at a Master's level or higher, in a sustainability-related field- Minimum of three years professional experience in the field of climate change, mitigation, carbon markets; government policy or related field- Relevant knowledge of international climate policy and carbon markets- Excellent project management skills, from both a technical and administrative standpoint, and proven ability to guide project teams in a multi-cultural and multi-geography context- Experience in client engagement and management Excellent writing skills, with proven expertise in creating and reviewing high-quality written documents (proposals and deliverables)- Autonomous and proactive, yet strong ability to work collaboratively- Excellent prioritisation and time management skills- Excellent oral and written skills in EnglishDesirable- Experience working in an international environment across multiple office locations- Demonstrated experience working on, or within the envelope of, UNFCCC global action- Lead or co-author of academic papers or publications on climate change related topics**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.
