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Golder is seeking a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant preferably in its Ghana operation or to be based elsewhere in West Africa. The successful candidate will be an experienced consultant with a proven record building business and leading technical teams. They will be available and medically fit to travel to project sites, work in a team environment and apply a high degree of problem-solving in the execution of duties.
Responsibilities of the role will include:
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The appointed candidate will have a proven track record in building business and technical teams.
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They will lead or contribute to the successful execution of a variety of environmental and social projects servicing predominantly oil and gas and mining clients.
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The successful candidate will have a background in:
Preferred minimum qualifications and skillsets include:
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Masters’ degree in environmental sciences or equivalent.
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Demonstrable and progressive experience in environmental consulting and management.
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Experience in oil and gas and mining will be an advantage
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Applied understanding of, and proven experience in international and lender standards.
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10-15 years of progressive experience in the consulting field will be an advantage.
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Progressive project experience in Ghana and West Africa.
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Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite of software, MS Project.
Core Competencies:
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A Ghanaian National or holder of a valid transferrable work permit will be an advantage. Other West African Nationals are also encouraged to apply.
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Proven ability to build business and maintain strong client relationships.
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Demonstrate a high level of business acumen, to deal well with clients, work in multi-disciplinary teams, be problem solvers and be passionate about investing in their career growth.
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A high level of attention to detail, technically strong in your specialist field and with a recognised and growing professional profile
- Strong project management capabilities.
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Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to write well, and
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Multilingual skills will be an advantage, particularly French
Attributes
Ownership: we take pride in our work;
Initiative: we proactively do more than expected, seeking guidance when required, looking beyond the task at hand;
Enthusiastic: positive, eager, energetic, wanting to get involved;
Learning and growth: we invest in ourselves, we seek mentorship, we respond well to feedback, we want to learn and improve;
Willing to ask questions: we want to understand our business and that of our clients;
Versatile/flexible: we adapt, we are willing to try different things in pursuit of a solution;
Good communication: we express our ideas clearly, speak clearly and write well;
Detail and quality focus: we pay attention to detail, have a high standard of care in all they do, takes pride in their work, sets high standards for their work, pays attention to details, double checks their work;
Good judgement: we are confident to ask questions, we know when to and are willing to ask for help;
Organisation: we can prioritise our time and demands, we can juggle multiple tasks;
Work ethic: we can apply our education and experience to the benefit of our clients; and
Robust: we are pragmatic to work with and willing to work locally and abroad
Your benefits at Golder will include:
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Employee owned structure - own the business, own the result
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Competitive benefits and remuneration packages
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Opportunity to deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment
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Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
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On the job training, mentoring and coaching
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