Senior Consultant - Climate Policy (Carbon Removals)

ICF is a leading provider of science-based climate, environmental and energy advisory services to private and public sector clients across the globe. We help our clients progress on their transformation journey, from the understanding of this rapidly evolving landscape to the design and implementation of impactful strategies and actions plans all the way to their evaluation.

To support the continued growth of our Sustainable Finance, Climate and Biodiversity Policy practice, we are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join our team in Brussels, Spain or London. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and support our diverse policy work, with a focus on carbon removals. You will have the opportunity to work on current studies ICF is delivering which aim to support the development of the European carbon removals and carbon storage markets.

Our team has built a reputation for the successful delivery of large, complex projects, developing innovative solutions that drive positive change for their clients and support the overall sustainable transition in the EU and beyond. Some of our flagship projects covering carbon removals and storage include:

• Supporting the European Commission with the development of methodologies for the certification of industrial carbon removals with permanent storage
• Supporting the European Commission and EFTA Surveillance Authority with the review of draft storage permits under Directive 2009/31/EC on the geological storage of CO2
• Providing continuous expertise to DG Climate Action since 2019 to support the successful implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System’s Innovation Fund – one of the largest demonstration programmes in the world
• Supporting the design of decarbonisation strategies and transition pathways at EU and national level
• Supporting the development of a long-term research and innovation agenda towards 2050 climate neutrality (see report here)

Responsibilities:

You will work as part of a multi-national, multi-disciplinary and collaborative team of climate and environmental experts, economists, engineers, financial experts, and communication specialists to:

• Support the delivery of projects for public and private clients
• Support the management of projects and take the lead in the deployment of discrete tasks and activities
• Provide robust and sound qualitative and quantitative analysis and support the translation of complex data into meaningful and impactful recommendations
• Engage with stakeholders through both quantitative and qualitative surveys
• Support ICF’s thought leadership in carbon removals, identifying emerging trends and opportunities and help to translate these into new service offers that will benefit clients  

Required qualifications & skills:

• Fluency in spoken English and excellent English writing skills
• Master’s degree in climate, geological or environmental sciences, environmental economics, environmental engineering, political sciences, or a related discipline
• Professional working experience of 4-6 years in the field of carbon removals at EU level, with an excellent understanding of the latest policy developments (e.g. Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Regulation; CCS Directive; Net Zero Industry Act; Climate Law; EU ETS; etc.)  
• Demonstrable experience of private and /or public policy project delivery and management
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis capability, including advanced knowledge of Excel and equivalent tools
• Proven communication skills and track record in the field of stakeholder engagement, especially within public authorities and the business and finance community
• Ability to work independently as well as within multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary consulting teams spread across several countries and time zones

Preferred qualifications & skills

• Fluency in a second EU language
• Entrepreneurial mindset eager to innovate and develop new solutions to address the climate and environmental crises.

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