5 Capitals Environmental Consultant

5 Capitals Environmental Consultant

5 Capitals Environmental Consultants & Studies LLC

Consultant, Dubai, UAE - Job Description

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 Utilities (renewables, thermal power, desalination, water, wastewater) and Infrastructure, Development Planning and Compliance Management Sectors, with project track record in over 40 countries.







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.

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.

Position :

Consultant - Environmental & Management Consultancy

About the role :

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

The successful candidate will be required to work within our team and alongside our Project Managers and Senior Consultants to technically deliver on projects, engaging with Clients and building the 5 Capitals brand.







Ideally you will be recently out of higher education with a relevant degree and seeking an entry level role or will have a couple of years of experience in a related field.

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 and inspections amongst various work streams.

The vast majority of 5 Capitals environmental planning work is relating to projects that are seeking / or have sought international project finance.

At first you will primarily be supporting the team, but the quality of work and interaction expected from this role need will soon need to be commensurate with bankable lending standards, such as those of the Equator Principles, IFC, EBRD, ADB, AfDB and others.







If you are not familiar with these standards, we would expect you to undertake your own research to become fully versed in such requirements.

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 our diverse and growing team.

Time management, being organised and efficient are critical attributes in a fast-paced consulting role, as is a good sense of humour.

We would look for you to bring these and it would be great if you also have an interesting life outside of work. 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 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.

To include the following :

Knowledge of common lending and DFI requirements and how these relate to projects (such as Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standard, WBG EHS Guidelines, OECD Common Approaches, EBRD Performance Requirements, ADB Safeguard Standards etc.

would be highly 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 with excellent English language skills and 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).

About you :

- Preferably 2-5 years previous experience is desirable.






- 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 regarding EIA, ESIA, EMS / ESMS, Auditing (would be advantageous).
- Past training regarding auditing, such as ISO14001 : 2015 Lead Auditor certification (would be advantageous).

Language Requirements :

- English - requires fluency in Reading, Writing and speaking (mandatory)
- Arabic, French, Russian, Uzbek,





Azerbaijani (would be advantageous)

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 Associate Director (as Line Manager)

Term, Salary & Benefits :

- Contract as per UAE Labour Law with monthly salary (commensurate with experience and suitability).
- Start date ASAP.
- UAE Residence Visa, with labour entitlements (to be disclosed at a later stage).
- Enrolment into the company's private medical insurance scheme.
- 25 working days holiday
- Currently residency in UAE offers a Tax-free status.
- Relocation flight and assistance and flight home per year.

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