Climate Risk & Resilience Specialist Cape Town, South AfricaAESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm, with offices across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Egypt and Singapore dedicated to help solve our clients' greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions. We are looking for a Climate Risk & Resilience Specialist to support our Strategy and Advisory team in our Cape Town office.Key Responsibilities:Independently manage the delivery of project tasks and progressively build up towards a client facing roleTime and task independent managementProject management of a smaller scope of the workDelivery of consultancy projects to high levels of quality within project deadlinesClient facing and maintain high level of client & project manager satisfactionGuide more junior team members within the project teamAd-hoc analytical and research work for the divisionReporting to a Principal / Management ConsultantWillingness to work on ESG and decarbonisation related projects (not just climate risk)Degree in relevant subject (Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Energy, Sustainable Development, etc.). Specialization in renewable energy or LCA preferred.Preferred Industry Experience in Real estate development, physical / financial asset management / operationMinimum years of experience - 3 to 4 yearsUnderstanding of Climate Models: Proficiency in interpreting climate models, forecasts, and projections, especially IPCC reports and regional climate models.Data Analysis Skills / Risk Modelling: Ability to interpret climate data and metrics, from extreme weather patterns to sea-level rise predictions, using tools like GIS (Geographic Information Systems). Familiarity with quantitative risk models, scenario-based analysisRisk Management Frameworks: Understanding of the requirements of LEED, TCFD, SASB, IFRS frameworksClimate Adaptation Strategies: Knowledge of adaptive measures for infrastructure, ecosystems, sustainable urban planning, nature-based solutionsClimate Policy Understanding: Knowledge of relevant MENA and international policies and frameworks (e.g. Net zero commitments, EU Taxonomy, Paris Agreement)Good to have skills:Financial risk analysis: Ability to assess financial impact of the climate risks on assets (e.g. Value at Risk metrics). Cost-benefit analysis.ESG Skills: Understanding of the ESG frameworks, metrics, strategiesAs an employee of AESG you can expect:A huge amount of freedom for our high performing employeesGreat career opportunities as the company continues to grow, with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clientsWorking on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challengesCommitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship programHighly collaborative approach across the different technical service offeringsPromotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environmentTo be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture.
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