Environmental Consultant – Forestry & Biodiversity

About the role

AFRY Lao Sole Co., Ltd. is seeking an Environmental Consultant to strengthen its Environmental & Social team in the Asia–Pacific region. The role will support the preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) with a focus on forestry, forest ecology, biodiversity impacts and mitigation.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for hydropower, renewable energy, and large infrastructure projects.
• Conduct and support field surveys related to forestry, biodiversity, and ecological assessments.
• Supervise and coordinate specialist studies and external consultants as required.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on ecological, forestry, and environmental parameters.
• Support assessment of biodiversity impacts and develop mitigation and management plans.
• Apply knowledge of forest ecology, land‑use management, and restoration practices within Lao PDR.
• Assist in carbon‑related forestry initiatives such as forest carbon projects, baseline assessments, or monitoring frameworks.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports in line with international standards and client requirements.
• Ensure ESIA deliverables align with international safeguard frameworks, including IFC Performance Standards and the Equator Principles.
• Manage tasks effectively to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with international and multidisciplinary project teams.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Forestry, Forest Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Strong academic or professional grounding in forestry and forest ecology, including forest types, degradation, restoration, and biodiversity values.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant professional experience in environmental assessment or related fields.
• Experience in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) preparation.
• Proven technical report‑writing skills with clear structuring and accurate data presentation.
• Practical knowledge of GIS and remote sensing tools.
• Familiarity with land‑use management practices in Lao PDR (advantage).
• Experience or interest in carbon credit or forest carbon systems (advantage).
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.

Required skills

• GIS
• Remote sensing

What we offer

• Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks.
• Competitive salary package.
• Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies.
• Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career.