Company Description

AFRY is one of the largest international power sector consulting and engineering companies with about 19,000 experts working across the world to create sustainable solutions for future generations. In Southeast Asia, we are a leading power sector consulting engineering company executing our regional consultancy and engineering assignments from our power sector consulting offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Hanoi, Singapore, Pune, Noida and Taipei. In total, we have multinational staff of more than 500 working in power generation field in Asia.

For their Hydropower-Sustainability team AFRY is seeking a Senior Biodiversity Specialist with experience in field surveys, biodiversity baseline data collection for Critical Habitat Assessments (CHA, as per IFC PS 6 requirements or similar), and implementation of offset measures under “No Net Loss” and “Net Gain” strategies under a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP, in compliance with IFC PS 6 requirements or similar).

The Specialist would either be based in Vientiane (Lao PDR) or Bangkok (Thailand) and must be willing to travel a lot for the different projects in the region.

The Biodiversity Specialist will frequently be involved in preparations of Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIAs), CHAs, and BAPs and therefore participating in field surveys (coordination, supervision). Most biodiversity assessment will be for hydropower projects but can extend to solar-,wind farm projects or linear infrastructure such as railways or transmission lines. Involvement in the preparation for Environmental Due Diligence e.g., as auditors or Lenders Environmental and Social Advisor may also be part of the scope.

We are looking for a person with the following profile:

• Biodiversity Specialist with 10+ years of experience in the field of Biodiversity Assessments for ESHIAs (incl. CHA, BAP) and/or field surveys and/or implementation of biodiversity protection of offset measures.
• Experienced in the review and preparation of Biodiversity Assessments and Action Plans compliant with International Standards, particularly IFC Performance Standards and ADB Safeguard Requirements would be considered an advantage.
• Based in Bangkok or Vientiane, but willing to travel and carry out frequent field work for EIAs including field surveys for baseline assessments and inspections/ audits in various countries
• Willing to work as part of an interdisciplinary team for international hydropower and renewable energy projects in Southeast Asia and beyond

• Thai or Lao national (excellent in Thai or Lao language in writing, listening, speaking and reading)
• Master’s degree or PHD in relevant fields such as Biology, Zoology, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Conservation, Aquatic Ecology, Conservation and Restoration Science, Fisheries, or similar
• Very good working proficiency in English language (TOEIC score of 800+ or equivalent), submission of English testing is encouraged.

We offer the following to qualified candidates:

• Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
• Competitive salary package
• Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
• Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career
• Possibility to work in hydropower energy and infrastructure projects across the Asia region.
  
  We are always seeking for dynamic and enthusiastic individuals who add to our global network of expertise.  In case you are interested in working for us, but none of the current job openings look suitable, we also warmly welcome open applications.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.