Consultant – Land-use and Climate Policy (French Speaker)

Consultant – Land-use and Climate Policy (French Speaker)

Climate Focus  

About Climate Focus   

Climate Focus is a pioneering advisory firm specializing in policies, programs and projects that mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.   

Our international multidisciplinary team works closely with clients in the private sector, governments, non-governmental and philanthropic organizations across the globe and a range of sectors, including forests and agriculture, clean cooking, renewable energy, transport, and energy efficiency.  

We translate science and market intelligence into actionable advice relevant to today’s decision-makers and rooted in deep knowledge of climate science, policy, and finance. In addition to our analytical work, we support private sector and non-profit entities with the development of carbon projects and programs, focusing on nature-based solutions. We also support carbon market investors with project risk assessments and offer a wide range of due diligence, project structuring and legal advice.  

We aim to drive and support impact, leveraging low-carbon and climate-resilient solutions and strategies.  

Climate Focus was founded in 2004 and has offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Bogotá, Rotterdam, and Washington, D.C. More information: www.climatefocus.com  

Job description   

Climate Focus combines technical, legal, and policy expertise, enabling us to:

• Advise governments on policy design and implementation, in particular on REDD+ and land-based climate policies
• Develop and assess progress in policy implementation
• Review the effective implementation of carbon market transactions (including the use of carbon crediting methodologies)
• Facilitate results-based climate finance and carbon market transactions.
• Enable the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement and NDCs
• Engage stakeholders from national ministries to local communities, ensuring inclusive and effective land-use projects, initiatives, and policies

This is an excellent opportunity to join our company and work with a pioneering, versatile and dynamic team committed to making an impact. As a Consultant, you will work in close collaboration with your Climate Focus colleagues on the following tasks: 

Support our team with the implementation of projects with a focus on francophone Africa, including: 

• Supporting readiness and implementation processes for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+)
• Supporting the development of Emission Reductions Idea Notes (ER-PINs) and Emission Reduction Program Documents (ERPDs)
• Contributing to the development, implementation and policy dialogue around sustainable land use 
• Support clients in developing and structuring investments and programs that are supported by carbon and/or climate finance 
• Take charge and/or support the management of Climate Focus projects 
• Support the expansion of Climate Focus’s project pipeline. 

Profile 
 

• Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Tropical Forestry or Agriculture, Climate Policy, International Cooperation, Economics, Law, or similar 

• At least three years of professional experience in the AFOLU sector, carbon markets and/or climate finance 

• Strong analytical capacities, including qualitative and/or quantitative analysis

• Excellent writing, communication and advisory skills 

• Excellent organizational skills, including managing projects, personal time management, coordination with project partners and clients 

• Spoken and written fluency in French and English (C1).

• Ability to work well within teams across disciplines and cultures 

• Willingness to travel internationally

What we offer  

• A full-time position in the form of a 1-year contract, with possible extension to a permanent position  

• Office to be determined. Preference will go to EU-based candidates who can join the Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or Berlin offices. But alternative office placement will be considered 

• Opportunity to work on a range of projects and a supportive environment to take your own initiative in acquisition subject to capacity  

• An inspiring workplace among colleagues based in Bogotá, Washington D.C., Berlin, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam  

• Ongoing support in personal and professional development on the job and through dedicated training  

• Competitive salary and benefits based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and location  

• Possibility for a bonus depending on company performance  

Application   

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter in French.  

Candidates should indicate a date from which they are potentially available to begin.  

We look forward to filling the position as soon as possible. Applications will be considered until April 1st, 2025. 

Climate Focus values the positive impact that different experiences and perspectives contribute to our team. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and abilities. We welcome applicants from groups that are under-represented in our field or who may face institutional barriers in accessing opportunities. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.