Biodiversity Specialist - Türkiye, Ankara

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WSP (68.000 employees all over the world) has a new opportunity for a Biodiversity Specialistto join our Sustainability Services team on a full-time contract basis based in Ankara (Turkiye) .

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The successful candidate will join our multi-discipline and cross-international team supporting in the development of projects in different sectors.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for biodiversity components of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) with particular attention to biodiversity surveys, studies and impact management (e.g., baseline surveys planning, preparation of methodologies, and execution, etc.).
• You will be responsible for biodiversity components of Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and post-finance monitoring of projects, including identifying risks and impacts, reviewing compliance with project’s commitments and applicable international requirements, and reporting.
• You will attend working and organizational meetings, client meetings, support project managers.
• You will coordinate subcontractors and field teams.
• You will support the development of technical reports.

Requirements (Skills, Qualifications, and Experience) for the Position:

• Degree in in ecology, biology, zoology or botany similar,
• 5 years of professional experience on related tasks listed above,
• Good understanding and practical experience in using the main international and lender (IFC/EBRD/Equator Principles and similar) policy and guidance on biodiversity and nature conservation,
• Good understanding of Sustainability Standards,
• Experience in undertaking due diligence to international finance institutions’ standards,
• Excellent English (both written and spoken),
• Strong technical interpretation, writing and reporting skills,
• Good organizational ability and time management skills, punctuality in project delivery and operational matters,
• Good communication skills with a wide variety of audiences,
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook),
• Willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork,
• Experience and ability to work on several projects simultaneously,
• Good adoption skills to new and challenging environments.
• Driving License (Class B) and experience in driving,
• Consultancy experience would be advantageous.

Your benefits at WSP will include:

• Deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment.

• Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects.

• Global projects and travel opportunities.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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