Climate Change and Resilience Consultant

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the planet? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to combating the pressing challenges of climate change? Look no further!

We are Royal HaskoningDHV and we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come. We firmly believe that the time for action is now, and we are actively seeking talented individuals like you to join us in this crucial fight against climate change.

What will you do

Our climate is changing, from increasing temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns, to rising sea levels and more frequent and severe weather events. Alongside this, the global economy is embarking on a low carbon transition. At Royal HaskoningDHV, we help governments, businesses, and communities plan for, and adapt to these changes. We also support clients to navigate the uncertainties of a low-carbon transition, identifying climate-related risks, and developing strategies to build resilience to emerging shocks and stresses.

The successful candidate will support the growing team within Southeast Asia with a focus on developing resilience and climate adaptation strategies and undertaking climate change risk assessments for businesses, governments, and communities.

Your key responsibilities, with support from your team, may include the following:

• Analyse climate change and other environmental data
• Prepare and support workshop and stakeholder engagement activities
• Support senior staff members in preparing climate and disaster resilience action plans and undertake climate and disaster risk assessments
• Provide background research and report writing support
• Contribute to project proposals and business development
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, proposals and other documentation under supervision.

As part of the application, please submit a cover letting detailing why you want to work in climate change, sustainability, and resilience within Southeast Asia. 

Where you will work

Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering and environmental expertise with climate resilience solutions. Active in Vietnam since 1985 and established in 1993, HaskoningDHV Vietnam is a 100% foreign invested company of Royal HaskoningDHV and recognized as one of the most prominent leading engineering and consultancy firms with a unique track record of key projects in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. With offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and nearly 200 employees, HaskoningDHV Vietnam has carried out numerous projects for the private and public sector, comprising the full scope of engineering and environmental consultancy services.

What you bring

Requirements:

• Degree in at least one of urban sustainability, environmental, climate change or other urban planning/development/engineering fields
• Up to 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Good understanding of climate change and resilience challenges and opportunities in Vietnam
• Good problem-solving skills
• Confident to communicate in English (verbal and written)
• Strategic thinker
• Willingness to travel

Preferably:

 

• Experience of using climate change projections and impact models
• Experience with resilience/climate adaptation strategies
• Experience of TCFD, Net Zero, Green buildings, sustainability reporting
• Strong quantitative/data analytics skills

What we offer you

We are a professional organisation with appealing (inter)national projects and products. You will be working with experts who are leaders in their field in a multidisciplinary environment. We also offer you:

 

• Attractive salary and benefits (13-th month salary, premium healthcare insurance, yearly salary review)
• Flexible working conditions to be able to enjoy a good work-life balance.
• A high-performance laptop
• Lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities.
• Excellent opportunities for development in both width and depth
• Opportunities to be involved in international projects (including travel opportunities)
• Possibility to qualify for talent programs at different levels

Are you our new colleague?

Then we would like to meet you! Apply now by sending in your English CV using the button below.

Application due date: 15 April 2025

Acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.