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Senior Consultant - Sustainable Development & Healthy Living
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The WSP is currently seeking to recruit a Senior Consultant-Sustainable Development & Healthy Living for our Middle East Earth and Environment advisory team. The applicant must have strong background in consulting and driving Sustainability initiates for master planning/urban planning developments. The successful applicant will operate within a team of environmental and sustainability professionals in Bangalore/Noida/Mumbai delivering the highest standards of technical work and aiding the continued success of the team by being an integral part of our client focused delivery of projects.
As a Senior Consultant specializing in Sustainable urban development, you will be responsible for leading and managing projects related to sustainable development practices, urban planning principles, innovative solutions to environmental challenges and sustainability initiatives. You will work closely with clients to develop and implement sustainable practices within their master plan development.
You will be joining a well-respected, large and dynamic team with a wide range of clients across different markets and sectors including national and local government, industrial, commercial and scientific sectors.
Responsibilities- Lead and manage urban planning projects with a sustainability focus, ensuring alignment with Middle East strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable urban solutions that address community needs.
- Conduct assessments and analyses of urban environments to identify opportunities for sustainability enhancements.
- Provide expert guidance on best practices, policies, and regulations related to sustainability in urban planning.
- Organize and facilitate workshops, presentations, and community engagement activities to promote sustainable practices and gather input.
- Stay current on emerging trends and innovations in sustainability and urban planning, integrating innovative ideas into project designs.
- Mentor junior staff and provide training on sustainability and urban planning principles.
- Develop and implement sustainable business solutions and assist clients in achieving their sustainability goals.
- Contribute to technical proposals and build relationships with potential clients.
- Lead and manage client meetings, presentations, deliverables, report submissions.
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture/Urban planning.
- 6-10 years of experience in sustainability related consulting in urban planning/Engineering design with experience in international projects
- Experience in sustainability building and masterplan certifications (knowledge of rating systems such as LEED, Mostadam, Estidama, CEEUQAL, SITES, WELL is preferred)
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in sustainability assessment tools and urban planning software.
- A passion for sustainable development and a commitment to making a positive impact in urban environments.
- Collaborative mindset and outcome driven working method.
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WIF 2023 Academic Research Conference on Investment in Sustainable Development
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WIF 2023 Academic Research Conference on Investment in Sustainable Development
As a unique international policy and research hub, UNCTAD is delighted to announce the Academic Research Conference on Investment in Sustainable Development at WIF 2023, organized in partnership with the IHEID Centre for Finance and Development, UNU-WIDER, CEPR and NYU Abu Dhabi. To be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 16–17 October 2023 during the World Investment Forum 2023 (16–18 October 2023).
The WIF 2023 Academic Research Conference aims to provide a platform for discussions, as well as to integrate research and ideas from leading scholars, researchers, executives from global companies and senior policymakers.
The conference will consist of several thematic sessions over 2 days, a high-level opening session, and a forward-looking closing panel. Leading scholars will run the discussions in core sessions of the WIF, with the objective of creating synergies between academics, and the multi- stakeholder community.
We welcome applications from economists, finance experts, political scientists, international business scholars working on theoretical and empirical areas related to the topic of 'Investment in Sustainable Development'. Work on a wide range of investment and development-related topics is welcome. These include, but are not limited to:
- Investment in the energy transition
- Debt and climate change
- FDI and women empowerment
- Investment and food security
- Inequality and growth
Contributions from emerging scholars who are underrepresented in these fields are highly encouraged. Selected funding (for travel) for scholars without other sources of funding will be possibly available.
Since the first WIF in 2008, the World Investment Forum has become the largest global platform for high-level dialogue and action on investment for development and now encompasses more than 100 events on topics spanning the full sustainable investment value chain, from green finance in capital markets to on-the-ground investment facilitation. The last WIF held in 2021 which gathered more than 8,000 participants from 177 countries, also featured a multifaceted academic track. The 2021 edition provided a platform for active interaction among key stakeholders including senior policymakers, academics, CEOs of global companies, heads of investment promotion agencies, and representatives of civil society.
Geneva Graduate Institute’s Centre for Finance and Development
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