Nature Positive Consultant

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**Who we are** We are an environmental consulting company. What’s our purpose? We put nature at the heart of decision-making by developing science-based solutions. We support public and private entities that want to improve the environmental, social and economic impacts of policies, projects and investments. As a spin-off of the University of Padova and a certified B Corp; we work locally and internationally bringing scientific innovation into everyone’s life. At Etifor we like teamwork, we work hard and we never stop being curious: being part of the team means sharing our values (read our Culture Manifesto to find out more). For us the only thing that really matters is how green your heart is: we welcome and value (bio)diversity in all its forms! **Who we are looking for** This position is central to the delivery of services within our Nature Positive Programme. You will work directly with private-sector clients to support the development of integrated strategies for biodiversity, nature, and climate transition plans using internationally recognized standards and frameworks. We are looking for someone who combines technical expertise with excellent communication and project management skills and who is confident in engaging with senior stakeholders across different sectors. **Role and responsibilities** **Nature-positive strategies and disclosures using our LUCAS approach** (info on the website)**, including**: - Supporting clients in designing and implementing corporate nature strategies;
- Ensure alignment with leading frameworks such as the TNFD LEAP approach, the SBTN 5-Step Process, and the ACT-D Framework;
- Guide clients in preparing for TNFD and CSRD (e.g. ESRS E4) reporting;
- Identify opportunities for nature-based solutions (NbS) to contribute credibly to nature and climate objectives.



**Net Zero Climate Strategies using our MARC approach**(info on the website)**, including**: - Support the development and implementation of climate strategies using Etifor’s MARC approach;
- Support science-based target-setting aligned with the SBTi NZS;
- Support climate-related impacts, dependencies, risks, and opportunities assessments;
- Evaluate and advise on the use of nature-based solutions for climate mitigation, ensuring integrity and alignment with best-practice criteria. **Additional responsibilities**
- Prepare technical reports, client presentations, and visual tools.
- Support large, multi-stakeholder projects and knowledge transfer with other programs within Etifor, where relevant
- Deliver workshops, webinars, and training sessions.
- Other tasks may be tailored based on your expertise and growth objectives. **Education** Master’s degree required in a relevant environmental or sustainability field (e.g., environmental science, ecology, environmental economics, environmental engineering, sustainability management). **Experience** Minimum 3 years of professional experience required (preferably 5+ years) in one or more of the following areas: - Environmental consulting
- Corporate sustainability
- Project management focused on sustainability or land-use sectors Experience in client-facing roles is essential,



particularly involving coordination with diverse stakeholders and private-sector partners. Familiarity with land-use intensive sectors (e.g., agriculture, forestry, tourism, construction) or nature-based solutions is considered a plus. **Required skills**
- Fluency in Italian (spoken and written);
- C1 level English proficiency (spoken and written);
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to: - Deliver clear, well-structured technical content;
- Engage effectively with clients and partners across sectors;
- Facilitate meetings and support decision-making processes.
- Strong project management skills, including: - Task planning and coordination;
- Deadline and budget management;
- Multi-stakeholder team leadership.
- Familiarity and proven experience with climate standards and frameworks such as the GHG Protocol and SBTi Net Zero Standard
- Strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving ability.
- Motivation aligned with Etifor’s values of environmental integrity, ethical business, and science-based impact. Nice to have: - Experience with GIS, LCA tools, or similar environmental modelling software;
- Working proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
- Familiarity or proven experience with emerging nature standards and frameworks such as TNFD, SBTN, ACT-D **What We Offer** The Etifor team will support your growth within the company in an international and friendly corporate environment. In particular, we provide: - A dynamic, young, and** innovative environment** that values diversity and inclusion.
- **Work-life balance** through lavoro da remoto contracts (minimum 4 days in presence per month, or more if you wish) and flexible hours. The first months we need you more in the office for training pourposes!
- **Professional growth opportunities with

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