Senior Economist

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for the implementation of the EU funded project called: Advisory Support on Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Nature-based Solutions in Environmental Sectors and is searching for experts to support the core team during the implementation of this project.

The overall objective of this Assignment is to accelerate environmental investments (such as climate adaptation, resilience and nature investments) by providing targeted technical and financial advisory support to public promoters inside the EU.

Duration: the intended start date is June/July 2025 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 24 months from this date.

Key expert: Senior Economist

Qualifications and skills:

• At least a University Degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in economics, environmental economics, socioeconomics, sustainable development, sociology or an equivalent field relevant for the Assignment.
• Excellent written and spoken English (CEFR C1) or equivalent.

General professional experience:

• At least 15 years of professional experience in research, consulting, civil society, finance/investment or project/infrastructure development.

Specific professional experience:

• At least 7 years of professional experience in advising public authorities, civil society, utility companies, ports or other enterprises with a public sector mission, project developers, fund managers, government agencies or financial institutions on funding or financing for infrastructure, sustainability or ecosystem related projects.
• Experience in performing cost-benefit analysis of projects or investments related to water, environment, climate or sustainability, as proven by at least 5 projects.
• Experience in design, management or implementation of participatory/stakeholder engagement will be considered an advantage.
• Experience with valuation of ecosystem services with be considered an advantage.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to recruitment@ntu.eu. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 31.03.2025.