Senior Associate Renewable Energy, Climate Change & 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.
• Contribute to developing partnerships with clients and other organizations.
• Support practice development, capacity building, thematic/sectoral coordination and other initiatives.
• Any other tasks that shall be assigned to you.

Education

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

Technical skills and competencies

• 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 transition.
• 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.

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please use the link below to apply: Senior Associate – Renewable Energy, Climate Change and ESG – Candidate’s Summary Link.  Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to  dasrecruit@kpmg.co.ke quoting ‘Senior Associate – Renewable Energy, Climate Change and ESG’ by 10 November 2023.