Managing Consultant – EU environmental and natural resource policy

Description

We are looking for a Managing Consultant to join our growing team working on multiple areas of EU environmental and natural resource policy.

You will take a leading role in managing our EU clients and research frameworks, and oversee the delivery of a portfolio of projects. The role will help shape the growth and direction of our practice, undertaking business development to drive forward expansion of ICF’s existing and new areas of work. Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Oversee and deliver high quality policy and economic research, analysis, and evaluation.
• Build relationships with existing and new clients to understand and address their needs.
• Pursue business development opportunities and build networks and partnerships.
• Lead proposals, including building teams, developing methodologies, and budgets.
• Manage project budgets, project teams including subcontractors, and the delivery of project outputs to a diverse range of clients.
• Manage and develop junior members of the team.

The role will sit in ICF’s European Policy, Research, Evaluation, and Strategy unit, which offers research and consulting services to nearly all European Commission DGs, multiple EU agencies as well as national governments, businesses, and NGOs. We hold several multi-year research framework contracts with these clients focused on environment and natural resource policy (e.g., with SANTE, ENV, MARE, EFSA). Much of our work involves social and economic analysis, impact assessment, and evaluation of public policies, programs, and contexts. You will work on issues at the top of today’s policy agenda, across:

• Restoring biodiversity and natural capital
• Blue economy and marine planning
• Sustainable fisheries
• Rural economy and agricultural productivity
• Sustainable food production, including animal welfare
• Food safety and public health
• Climate mitigation and adaptation

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced researcher or consultant with a proven track record in delivering high quality research and winning work. You should be an intellectually curious and very well-organized individual, with an ability to see the many dimensions of a policy problem and to engage and work with leading thematic experts. You will have:

• Degree, Master’s degree or PhD in relevant discipline.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in relevant areas of EU policy.
• Good understanding of European policy-making process (experience of working on assignments for the European Commission would be an advantage).
• Skills in social and economic research, environmental economics, and quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience of managing research projects, budgets, teams, and client interactions.
• Experience or writing competitive bids and/or grant applications and building project teams.
• Ability to think through the methodological challenges of investigating a topic.
• Ability to develop and convey expertise on a topic to a range of audiences.
• Ability to communicate with others in excellent oral and written English (additional European languages would be an asset).
• Highly-developed interpersonal skills and self-motivation.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Working at ICF:

ICF is a global consultancy firm. In Europe, we have offices in the UK (London, Plymouth, Birmingham) and Belgium (Brussels). Our core business is to help governments, regulators and international institutions solve complex problems. We offer critical insight and rigorous analytical techniques to deliver innovative solutions and thought-provoking analyses for our clients.

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, and committed ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to assist our clients and benefit their constituencies. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. Brussels, Belgium (BE75)

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