Associate Director: Climate Change - (SAS-L8.1) at Zutari

The role and the kind of talent we’re looking for: 

• We relentlessly pursue those rainmakers who are different; those who say it can be done; those who seek alternative innovative solutions and who share our hope of making an impact in the lives of our fellow Africans and of leaving a legacy that can benefit future generations.
• We’re growing our climate change team and we’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated person to take up the role of an associate climate change director.

Role responsibilities:

• Managing large climate change projects and clients
• Selling climate change and sustainability services, and business development
• Supporting the Director to grow the climate change team and mentor junior consultants
• Technical leadership

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a consulting firm
• Experience in management of large projects
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, development finance, environmental management or equivalent (master’s degree or PhD will be an added advantage)
• Technical competency in two of the following areas: climate change adaptation, climate resilience, climate risk and vulnerability, climate finance, climate policy or ESG
• Experience in selling sustainability services, business development and client management.