5 CAPITALS:

5 Capitals (www.5capitals.com), established in Dubai, UAE in 2007 is a privately owned, expanding and exciting SME, comprising a diverse group of highly qualified professionals delivering world-class sustainable solutions and strategies to our Clients spread across 5 continents. We have developed an extremely rich portfolio of projects and are trusted advisors to several long-term Clients, particularly in the Power, Water, Mining, Development Planning and Compliance Management Sectors.

The cornerstones of our business are our people, a culturally diverse, intellectually gifted and widely experienced group, as well as our ethos of sustainability which is firmly embedded in balancing and enhancing the five types of capital assets essential for sustainable development.

We specialise in addressing the challenges that emerging economies and rapidly growing markets face, particularly from compliance, regulatory, funding, risk and reputational perspectives. We understand the cultures, speak the languages and recognise the challenges faced.

Our success stems from our global experience enhanced through our local presence and understanding. It comes from listening to our Clients’ needs, providing world-class original thought and advice and thus being able to answer the questions posed of us in a timely and efficient manner.

We seek to raise the benchmark of excellence each time we embark on a new project; we always want to delight our Clients and as a business we continuously look to push to new levels of delivery and into new business realms.

At 5 Capitals we believe in what we do, in the tangible impact that we have on the world in which we live and in the value that our Clients tell us that we add.

OPPORTUNITY:

5 Capitals is seeking a suitable candidate for the role of ‘Senior Consultant’ within our environmental and management consultancy, based in Dubai, UAE.

The successful candidate will be required to manage multiple projects whilst also undertaking technical delivery, engaging with Clients and building the 5 Capitals brand. Ideally your career will be at the point where you are about to or just have transitioned to a senior role.

If you are the ideal candidate, you will be an all-rounder with a keen interest in the environmental field and will understand and have the ability to undertake SEA, EIA/ESIA, EMS/ESMS development, Environmental, Social & Governance Auditing, Due Diligence, field surveys, amongst various work streams.

The vast majority of 5 Capitals’ environmental planning work is for or on behalf of lenders or projects that are seeking/have sought international finance. Therefore, the quality of work and interaction expected from this role needs to be commensurate with bankable lending standards, such as those of the Equator Principles, IFC, EBRD, ABD and others

You will be a self-starter and able to multi task, be energetic and have the desire to succeed. You will believe in collegiality, be culturally aware and be able to fit into a small but diverse team. Time management, being organised and efficiency are critical attributes in a fast paced consulting role, as is a good sense of humour. It would be great if you also have an interesting life outside of work as a good work life balance is highly encouraged.

If you have knowledge of or experience of living and working overseas, it would be a distinct advantage. Excellent written English language ability is essential, but a second language would be also an advantage.

In return for your commitment we offer an attractive benefits package, flexible working opportunities and the opportunity to make a difference in a challenging and rewarding environment.

5 Capitals is an equal opportunities employer and champions inclusion and diversity.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of lender and IFI requirements and how these relate to projects (such as Equator Principles III, IFC Performance Standard, WBG EHS Guidelines, OECD Common Approaches, EBRD Performance Requirements etc.) (would be highly advantageous).
Speciality in the marine/riverine environment and interpretation of modelling (advantageous).
Ability to understand the issues, consider the bigger picture and give sound technical advice (mandatory).
Ability to work in a multi-cultured team in a fast-paced working environment (mandatory).
Ability to be a self-starter, to work well in a small close-knit team, and to take the lead on Projects (mandatory).
Ability to prepare technical and accurate documentation in a professional language/terminology (mandatory).
Ability to work to tight deadlines and prepare written reports to a high quality (mandatory).
Ability to be client facing and to deliver confident and accurate advisory in person/on calls/in documented deliverables and emails (mandatory).
Competency with Microsoft Office (mandatory).
Ability to use GIS (advantageous).

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

4-8 years experience
Consultancy experience in a similar field (would be highly advantageous)
Experience in the GCC and MENA region (would be advantageous).
Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia and other emerging economies (would also be advantageous).

EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in Environment/Science based field (mandatory).
Masters degree in a relevant field (would be highly advantageous).
Past training in regard to EIA, ESIA, EMS/ESMS (would be advantageous).
Past training in regard to auditing, such as ‘ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor’ certification (would be advantageous).

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

English - requires fluency in Reading, Writing and speaking (mandatory)
Arabic or French (would be advantageous)
Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, Mandarin/Cantonese (would be very useful)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION OR MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

CIWEM, IEMA or other relevant professional membership (would be advantageous).

LOCATION & TRAVEL:

The location of this position is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
International travel may be expected on occasions, which may require travel at late notice for several days.

REPORTING TO:

5 Capitals - Operations Manager (as Line Manager)

TERM, SALARY & BENEFITS:

Permanent contract with monthly salary (commensurate with experience and suitability).
Start date ASAP
UAE Residence Visa, with statutory labour entitlements.
Medical insurance.
22 working days holiday
One flight per year back to home country
Currently residency in Dubai offers a Tax-free status

HOW TO APPLY:

5 Capitals workflow automation and process flow management is powered by KELSA. Suitable candidates should apply via the apply button below which will direct you to the KELSA platform and submit all requested information (including CV upload and covering letter text) to the KELSA platform.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will initially be via a ZOOM meeting.

Applications received in other format (e.g. by email, in hard copy etc.) will not be accepted.

NB: The application page does not allow you to save progress of your submission. Therefore please ensure you have all information ready before submitting to the KELSA platform and ensure that you enter your correct email address. If you are experiencing difficulties in submission, please contact +971 4 343 5955 between 09:00 and 18:00 GMT +4. Guidance will be provided by the Office Administrator.

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