E & S Consultant

About the company

SLR is in the process of growing our footprint around the globe, and as such we are continuously looking for talented people to join our team and who would add value to Our Business.

We are recognised as one of the global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions, helping our clients to achieve their sustainability goals. SLR has over 100 offices in 13 different countries across the world and we actively encourage collaboration and learning between the many disciplines and services we offer globally.

At SLR you can expect a flexible and supportive 'One Team’ culture that sits at the heart of our business and ensures that we offer a rewarding place to work. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and specialists on interesting projects and being part of a team that makes a difference.

Background to IBIS

Since our inception in 2015, IBIS has quickly established itself as a leading niche provider of Environmental and Social (ES) Due Diligence, Management Systems, ESG Reporting and Lender Advisory and Monitoring services in Africa and Asia. Our founding group of Directors, who are some of the most recognised and respected sustainability professionals in their fields, bring a combined 150 years of sustainability management consulting experience in these markets. 

We work for many of the leading global and regional listed corporates as well as Financial Institutions focused on emerging markets, including banks, private equity, impact investors, micro-lenders, export credit agencies, DFIs etc. We have built a strong ESG advisory market profile and in the last 12 months, IBIS has led more than 250 projects in 50 countries for listed corporates, financial clients 
investing in Renewable Power, Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Forestry, Financial, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Mining, and Retail sectors, amongst many others. 

IBIS currently has a team of about 80 ESG and Impact specialists based in our offices in France, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Egypt Singapore, and Hong Kong. IBIS’ ambition is to remain a leading-edge ESG and Impact advisory boutique, offering best value to its clients, with hands-on expertise delivered through a team of highly experienced consultants. 

SLR has recently acquired IBIS Consulting. For further information on the deal see https://www.slrconsulting.com/news/ibis-consulting-joins-slr-to-build-one-of-the-largest-global-esg-and-impact-advisory-teams/

For more information on the two companies, please visit www.ibisconsulting.com and https://www.slrconsulting.com/.

Job Purpose

Due to our continued growth, we are looking to employ a consultant (Grade B) in Morocco - Casablanca to support the IBIS North Africa team with delivering projects in sustainable finance across numerous African countries including Morocco, Tunisia, Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo, etc. amongst many others.  

The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage a wide range of tasks and work well with others. The candidate must be an effective communicator, proactive and have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.  

Responsibilities

The position will include the following: 

• Administrative and project support e.g., supporting project managers throughout the ESDD/project processes which includes attending interviews, contributing to report preparation etc., 

• Primary and secondary research and data analysis on E&S Due diligence, E&S monitoring, E&S management systems and various E&S research projects on topics such as human rights, environmental and sustainability, Gender, Impact, Climate Change etc; 

• Drafting of proposals and business development material i.e., a compilation of company profiles, experience listings, collating marketing material etc;

• Planning and supporting the logistics for project teams etc; and 

• Attend site visits as part of project planning, project and travel safety context. 

YOU WILL HAVE EXPOSURE TO THE FOLLOWING 

• Mentorship, training and exposure to different learning opportunities; 

• Sustainability standards such as the IFC PS, TCFD, UNGP on Human Rights, etc. 

• Exposure to variety of projects across different industries and regions in emerging markets (predominantly Africa & Asia); 

• Exposure to challenging, exciting, and innovative work; 

• Ability to work with liked minded people, who are experts within the industry. 

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and a focus on high quality outputs; 

• Working knowledge of Office MS suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.); 

• Working knowledge of QGIS software is advantageous; 

• Ability to analyse, and interpret, technical information, to understand and articulate the potential risks and commercial consequences and propose pragmatic, actionable recommendations; 

• Excellent writing, researching and presentation skills; 

• Tenacity, focus and self-learning capabilities; and 

• The successful candidate will be based in Morocco - Casablanca. 

Qualifications & experience

• Candidates must be studying a relevant discipline at a well reputed University/School (Engineering School, Social Sciences, Economics or Environmental Economics); 

• Proven academic excellence and other notable achievements are considered; and 

• Proficiency in English and French (verbal and written) is essential and the ability to speak other languages (including Arabic) is advantageous. 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS 

• Candidates who meet the above requirements will be invited to participate in a technical interview. In the event that the candidate's interview is successful, he or she will be required to complete a 2.5-hour assessment and present it to a panel of judges. Upon receiving a positive reference check, we will issue an offer of employment to the successful candidate.