IDAS Senior Associate – Renewable Energy, Climate Change and ESG at KPMG

Responsibilities

• Carry out research and analysis on key development-related topics covering climate change, carbon markets, climate finance, circular economy, renewable energy and natural resources management.
• Actively contribute towards KPMG’s IDAS business initiatives including business development and delivery of client projects.
• Support client and project management activities and contribute to technical elements of climate change, renewable energy and sustainability projects.
• Contribute to developing partnerships with clients and other organizations.
• Contribute to the identification, creation and pursuit of commercial opportunities for the KPMG International Development Advisory Services unit.
• Support practice development, capacity building,  thematic/sectoral coordination and other initiatives.
• Any other tasks that shall be assigned to you.

Education

• Must have a relevant first degree from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field including but not limited to Climate Change, Energy, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Development Finance or other related topic will be an added advantage.

Technical skills and competencies

• Must have 4 - 6 years’ experience in analytical or programme management work with a regional or international management consultancy firm, non-profit, private sector developer or academic institute working on climate change, carbon markets, renewable energy or natural resources management issues. Knowledge of and experience in more than one relevant technical area will be an added advantage.
• Technical skills in one or more of the following topics: carbon footprint/GHG assessment, climate risk assessment, climate policy analysis, carbon markets; climate finance; or energy access/energy transition.
• Demonstrable experience with business development in a consulting or international development role;
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills;
• Understanding of global development issues and key institutions;
• Experience working in a complex, fast-moving environment and dealing professionally with multiple stakeholders;
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with others inside and outside of the organization.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge, climate smart development programmes across Africa;
• Continuous learning and development;
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams; and
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.