We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled Nature Economist who wants to Make A Difference. The successful candidate will be assessing the economic value of natural and social capital (incl. priority ecosystem services) in support providing a foundation to make informed decisions that align with sustainability principles and responsible stewardship outcomes. You will be providing valuable insights to building a 'business case' for nature-based solutions and prioritizing a holistic ecosystem-wide perspective that support operationalization of core businesses within the resources and infrastructure sectors, as well as the wider landscape within the host communities and countries.
Conduct economic analyses of natural capital, ecosystem services, and biodiversity to inform proactive and sustainable resource management strategies.
Develop and implement economic models to assess the value of environmental goods and services, either in terms of monetary value or habitat trading schemes.
Provide policy and regulatory advice to clients on sustainable development and environmental economics, particularly in reference to International Finance Corporation's Performance Standard 6.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions and supporting the ecological concerns through a lens risk-based assessment upon project and communities' dependencies.
Carry out business development to grow the service offering within the team, including compiling and contributing to proposals and tenders, and standardizing approach to these natural capital accounting frameworks.
Prepare technical reports, economic valuations, and business cases for environmental projects.
Stay abreast of emerging trends and global best practices in nature-based economics and sustainable finance, where applicable (e.g. Land.
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