IN_Senior Associate_Climate Change_Infrastructure & Resilience_Advisory_Jaipur
Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Managed Services
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact.
Those in pollution, resource use, waste and circular economy at PwC will focus on providing consulting services related to environmental sustainability and management. You will analyse client needs, develop strategies to minimise environmental impacts, and offer guidance and support to help clients implement sustainable practices and comply with environmental regulations.
*Why PWC
At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.
At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "
Job Description & Summary: At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 300,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Advisory and Tax services.
Within Advisory, PwC has a large team that focus on transformation in Government with focus on Sustainability, Climate Change, Environment & Digital Solutions. The open position is for a candidate who desires to work with such clients and bring about a change in society. A successful candidate will be expected to work pro-actively and effectively on multiple client engagements over the period of time and take ownership of the entire project delivery he/she entrusted with.
Responsibilities
- Organizing various awareness programmes/workshops/seminars/about circular economy principles and various waste sectors to enhance social responsibility, corporate sustainability and regulatory compliance.
- Continuously monitoring and evaluating the progress of sustainability initiatives of corporates and various Rajasthan state owned programmes.
- Collect, analyze and interpret sustainability related data to track progress, identify trends and assist in decision making on the same
- Exploring agencies who have developed different models on for different types of waste generated in the country and also in the State of Rajasthan
- Exploring various types of innovative waste recycling technologies on Solid Waste/Plastic Waste/Hazardous Waste/MSW etc
- Identifying opportunities for recycling/upcycling and remanufacturing of waste.
- Assisting the Department on other work in Sustainability & Circularity
1. In-depth Understanding of Circular Economy Principles
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of circular economy models, including the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), product lifecycle thinking, and regenerative design.
- Familiarity with concepts like cradle-to-cradle design, biomimicry, resource efficiency, and closed-loop systems.
- Understanding of sustainability frameworks (e.g., UN Sustainable Development Goals).
- Environmental impact assessment and life cycle analysis (LCA).
- Knowledge of materials science relating to biodegradability, recyclability, and toxicity.
- Awareness of relevant environmental, waste management, and circular economy policies and regulations locally and internationally.
- Ability to navigate compliance issues and align projects with legal standards.
- Expertise in various circular business models (e.g., product as a service, sharing economy, product life extension).
- Capacity to innovate and redesign products/services for circularity.
- Proficiency in analyzing data related to resource flows, waste streams, and environmental impact.
- Systems thinking to understand interdependencies within supply chains and ecosystems.
- Experience in planning, executing, and evaluating circular economy projects.
- Skills in stakeholder engagement, including working with manufacturers, suppliers, policymakers, and communities.
- Ability to communicate complex sustainability concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Collaboration skills to work across multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, business strategists, and policymakers.
Preferred skill sets:
1. Advanced Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
- Ability to develop long-term circular economy strategies aligned with business goals.
- Understanding of financial modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and circular economy’s business impact.
- Knowledge of market trends and competitive landscape related to sustainability.
- Expertise in human-centered design and creative problem-solving.
- Facilitation of workshops and co-creation sessions to generate circular solutions.
- Familiarity with prototyping and iterative development in product and service design.
- Skills in leading cultural and operational changes toward sustainability.
- Experience with organizational behavior and influencing leadership.
- Capacity to build buy-in and engage cross-functional teams at different levels.
- Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics with ability to integrate circular principles across multiple tiers.
- Experience with supplier engagement, sustainable procurement, and reverse logistics.
- Knowledge of emerging tech such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and digital twins for optimizing resource use.
- Advancing blockchain applications for traceability and trust in circular systems.
- Leveraging IoT and smart sensors for real-time monitoring and asset tracking.
- Engagement with social impact initiatives and inclusive circular economy practices.
- Skills in communicating with diverse stakeholders including NGOs, governments, investors, and consumers.
- Awareness of global circular economy initiatives and challenges in different regions.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and understand local contexts.
- Capacity to conduct independent research and publish findings.
- Participation in industry forums / contribution to evolving best practices.
Associate/Sr Associate- 3-6 Years
Education qualification:
Ph.D/MTech/MSc in the field having desired knowledge
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Climate Change
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Environmental Health Investigations, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Lifecycle Analysis, Material Flow Analysis (MFA), Natural Resource Management (NRM), Optimism, Project Management, Report Writing, Responsible Sourcing, Self-Awareness, Strategy Alignment, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Teamwork {+ 1 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date