Environmental Consultant at Digby Wells Environmental

Job Description

• We are looking for someone who will be able to project manage, administrate and compile multiple, multi-disciplinary environmental projects and prepare proposals.

Job Requirements

• Effectively project manage the environmental and social legislative processes applicable to the relevant country.
• Maintain an awareness of country applicable legislation and the potential impact on the various projects.
• Participate in marketing the company and bringing in new business/projects.
• Effectively manage tasks relating to project team management which includes:
• Project resource allocation and workload forecasting.
• Project budget and invoice forecasting
• Effectively project manage the following:
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) according to the relevant legislation and international standards, such as the IFC Performance Standards.
• Environmental Permitting.
• Mining Right Applications.
• Working in close collaboration with specialists from other disciplines.
• Consultation with stakeholders,
• Liaising with clients and authorities; and
• Compile and write reports and other written deliverables for submission to the client and necessary authorities.

Other Requirements

• Professional Registration would be beneficial. (e.g. EAPASA).
• Understanding of applicable environmental and social legislation and international standards.
• Understanding and practical experience with environmental authorisation processes.
• Proven experience in large Project Managing environmental and social processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills (build rapport etc.).
• Excellent communication skills (Both verbal and written).
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Superior organisation skills.
• Valid driver's license
• Willing to travel locally and internationally, including the rest of Africa

Qualifications

• Post graduate degree in Environmental Management or similar.
• Project Management certificate would be beneficial

Work Experience

• 4 - 5 years in a similar role specifically within the resources/infrastructure