Climate and Decarbonization Consultant (Animal Health), India – Mott MacDonald’s

Mott MacDonald’s International Development Services (IDS) Unit delivers programmes for clients ranging from FCDO, USAID, UNICEF, Gavi, and many more. The IDS Unit includes our International Health Portfolio which delivers services in One Health, health systems strengthening, public health, epidemiology, AMR, health policy, MNCH, universal access to health care, health financing, private public partnerships, digital health and climate resilience.

Job Description

The Climate / Decarbonization Consultant will be responsible for:

• ensuring technical excellence, a strategic and prioritised approach, and quality of the deliverables in relation to climate and decarbonization
• engaging with relevant stakeholders in the Animal Health landscape in India to identify priorities, regulatory parameters, funding sources, pain points and future opportunities relating to climate and decarbonization in the sector.
• contributing to a positive and constructive relationship with govt of India stakeholders and the client
  collaborating with other subject matter experts to provide technical inputs to stakeholder consultations, data analysis and workshop preparation/delivery.
• providing written inputs to drafts of the Roadmap document and revising relevant sections of the document in response to stakeholder feedback
• contributing to technical presentations and discussions at workshops and dissemination events.

Candidate Specification

You will offer a post-graduate education or equivalent experience with 10+ years of relevant professional experience. We are looking for a strong combination of the following:

• Demonstrable experience in leading or contributing to decarbonization strategies in India / internationally, preferably within agricultural sector
• Excellent understanding of industry best practice in decarbonizing agriculture, global standards and reporting
• Excellent knowledge of the key Indian government architecture in climate, livestock and planning sectors
• Excellent technical report writing skills with a specific focus on attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, presentational and facilitation skills
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and potential clients, with a particular emphasis focus on sharing best practice.
• Ability to travel within India

Job Profile

Mott MacDonald’s International Development Services (IDS) Unit delivers programmes for clients ranging from FCDO, USAID, UNICEF, Gavi, and many more. The IDS Unit includes our International Health Portfolio which delivers services in One Health, health systems strengthening, public health, epidemiology, AMR, health policy, MNCH, universal access to health care, health financing, private public partnerships, digital health and climate resilience.

The Roadmap will enable realisation of the India@2047 plan while also mainstreaming net-zero pathways to decarbonise the livestock sector. It will act as a tool for better convergence and effective implementation of all different initiatives aimed at strengthening the overall ‘Livestock Service Landscape’. It will also provide an overarching framework for seamless stakeholder coordination and ensure time-based action on priorities and activities for strengthening livestock service delivery mechanisms, thus allowing coordinated efforts to be taken against set indicators to measure progress towards success.

The Climate & Decarbonization Consultant will be responsible for high quality technical inputs to the project “Animal Health Roadmap, India” on decarbonization of the sector. They will be accountable for inputting to document review, stakeholder consultations, workshops and draft documents on the theme of climate and decarbonization, ensuring inputs reflect industry best practice.

Mott MacDonald is committed to the Sustainable Development Goals and our work in international development. We have been working for over 50 years with clients, partners and communities in low- and middle-income countries to bring about transformational change by co-creating and delivering innovative lasting solutions. Inclusive outcomes, gender equality and social change are at the forefront of our work.

Reporting to the Project Manager, this is a part-time position of 80 days over 12 months.

Other Information

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

• We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
• Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
• A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
  Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

Job Ref 64667BR
Recruiter Contact Andy Pitts
Country India
Region/State ALL – India
Discipline International Development
Sector International development
Website Region Asia Pacific
Website Sector International development