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Principal Consultant, Nature and EnvironmentNew!

Category

Environmental Science

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/24/2026
21 days left

Employer / Company

Oxford Policy Management (OPM) logo
Oxford Policy Management (OPM)
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Description (Public)

OPM is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead its Nature and Environment team, shaping strategy and delivering projects on nature based solutions, biodiversity, water security and natural resource governance. The role can be based in Nairobi, New Delhi or Oxford.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead the Nature and Environment team to deliver its project portfolio to the highest standards of quality and impact.
  • Set a clear vision and provide thought leadership across nature based solutions, biodiversity conservation and sustainable land use.
  • Deliver technical assistance on natural resource governance, climate and conservation finance and water security.
  • Build OPM's footprint in strategic geographies and develop new business in the nature and environment sector.
  • Manage a multi disciplinary global team of early career and experienced staff.
  • Assure quality of technical outputs and project delivery across the climate, nature and energy portfolio.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Advanced degree in environmental science, natural resource management, climate policy or a related discipline.
  • Substantial senior level experience in the nature and environment sector within a consultancy or development organisation.
  • Proven track record winning and delivering large technical assistance programmes for donors, governments or foundations.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strategic leadership and team management across dispersed teams.
  • Strong business development, proposal writing and client relationship skills.
  • Excellent analytical, writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

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