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Principal Consultant | Energy and Industry Leadership

E Co. is an international climate finance and sustainable development consultancy that has been supporting clients for over 24 years to achieve low-carbon, climate-resilient development. They specialize in designing and formulating climate change mitigation and adaptation projects.

E Co.

Employee count: 51-200

Ready to lead the charge against climate change in the Energy and Industry sectors?

At E Co., we've been at the forefront of low-carbon, climate-resilient development for over two decades, guiding clients worldwide from initial assessment to securing crucial finance. Now, we're seeking a Principal Consultant to spearhead our impactful projects within the Energy and Industry sectors.

About the Role:

Are you a recognised expert passionate about climate finance within energy and industry? Do you excel at navigating complex challenges, blending meticulous detail with a strategic overview? Are you a respected leader with an extensive professional network, known for inspiring teams and exceeding client expectations?

As our Principal Consultant, you'll drive excellence, champion innovation, and lead the strategic growth of our energy and industry portfolio. You'll manage a team of sector specialists, ensuring high-quality delivery, effective resource management, and exceptional client satisfaction. Your thought leadership will shape our direction and impact.

Your impact:

  • Shape strategy: Contribute to our consulting team's strategic goals and spearhead key initiatives for major clients within your technical areas.
  • Lead and inspire: Manage and mentor a team of consultants, fostering their growth and ensuring accountability.
  • Drive growth: Expand our client and partner network, represent E Co. externally, and contribute to compelling marketing and bid content.
  • Deliver excellence: Oversee and ensure the quality of complex consulting assignments, managing teams and exceeding client expectations.
  • Champion knowledge: Champion knowledge management efforts, share best practices, and refine our methodologies.

What you'll bring:

  • 20+ years of relevant international experience (EU neighbourhood, Balkans, MENA and/or LAC preferred).
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MA, MSc, PhD) in a related field.
  • Deep expertise in Energy and Industry, with a strong understanding of climate change mitigation/adaptation/resilience (e.g., Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency).
  • Proven success in upstream consulting (market analysis, strategy formulation, policy development, programme/project design, fund support).
  • Experience working with major public sector clients (e.g., EBRD, WB, EIB, GIZ) is essential; private sector experience is a plus.
  • Strong project and team leadership skills with a track record of on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship management abilities.
  • Experience as a quality manager for projects and proposals.

Bonus points:

  • Experience in Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and/or Asia.
  • Fluency in English and another language (French, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, or Arabic).
  • Experience working with the global funds (e.g. GCF, GEF, and/or Adaptation Fund)
  • Established network within sustainable and international development.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Opportunity to be part of a certified B Corp.
  • Flexible working and hybrid options.
  • Generous holiday allowance (28 days + increases with service).
  • Annual professional development budget.
  • Annual company retreat.
  • A commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Ready to make a tangible difference? Apply now to lead our Energy and Industry initiatives!

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Open to candidates from all countries.

Hiring timezones

Worldwide

About E Co.

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At E Co., we are at the forefront of driving a world sustainably transformed. Through groundbreaking approaches in climate finance and sustainable development, we empower our clients to turn ambitious climate goals into tangible, impactful outcomes. For over 24 years, our international consultancy has been dedicated to supporting and guiding organizations in achieving low-carbon, climate-resilient development. We believe in the power of innovative thinking and collaborative action to address the complex challenges of our time. Our work is centered on unlocking climate finance, enabling initiatives that significantly reduce carbon emissions, build resilience against climate change, and promote sustainable growth across diverse sectors and geographies. We foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, connecting stakeholders and building capacity for long-term success. Our expertise helps shape effective policies, design impactful programmes, and drive meaningful progress towards a sustainable future where both people and the planet can flourish.

Our commitment to innovation is embedded in our core values: excellence, empathy, connection, diversity, drive, and impact. We leverage a wealth of experience and in-country knowledge, utilizing a range of analytical tools and techniques to understand market conditions, stakeholder perspectives, and potential solutions. This allows us to design and formulate climate change mitigation and adaptation projects that are not only technologically sound but also financially viable and socially equitable. We encourage our clients to think critically, challenge assumptions, and embrace a culture of continuous learning and improvement. By alchemizing obstacles into opportunities and promoting ownership at every level, we ensure that our projects deliver lasting benefits and contribute to a thriving future. Our ambition extends beyond simply creating a better world; it's about building the enduring foundations for a future where innovation leads to sustainable prosperity for generations to come.

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