Environmental Consultant (Forestry & Biodiversity)

About the role

AFRY Lao Sole Co., Ltd. is looking for a motivated Lao national to join its Environmental & Social team in Vientiane. The Environmental Consultant will support the preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for hydropower, renewable energy and large infrastructure projects, with a focus on forestry, biodiversity and ecological mitigation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and contribute to ESIAs for hydropower, renewable energy and large infrastructure projects.
• Conduct and support field surveys on forestry, biodiversity and ecological assessments.
• Supervise specialist studies and coordinate external consultants.
• Monitor, analyse and report on ecological, forestry and environmental parameters.
• Assess biodiversity impacts and develop mitigation and management plans.
• Apply forest ecology, land‑use management and restoration practices within Lao PDR.
• Assist with carbon‑related forestry initiatives, such as baseline assessments and monitoring frameworks.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports in line with international standards and client requirements.
• Ensure ESIA deliverables comply with IFC Performance Standards and the Equator Principles.
• Collaborate with international, multidisciplinary project teams and manage tasks to meet project timelines.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Forestry, Forest Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 + years of professional experience in environmental assessment or related fields.
• Proven experience in preparing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments.
• Strong academic or professional grounding in forestry and forest ecology.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.

Required skills

• GIS
• Remote sensing tools
• Technical report writing