Environmental Consultant

Company Description

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

We are looking for a Lao national professional who is motivated, dynamic, and eager to develop sustainable solutions within an interdisciplinary and international consulting environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong critical-thinking skills, the ability to challenge and refine draft solutions, and a commitment to delivering pragmatic, high-quality environmental outcomes.

The position is based in Vientiane, Lao PDR, and requires frequent domestic and occasional international travel to project sites.

Job Description

• 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 development of 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, where applicable
• 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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Forestry, Forest Ecology, Environmental Science, or a closely 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 is required
• Proven technical report-writing skills, including clear structuring, accurate data presentation, and adherence to deadlines
• Practical knowledge of GIS and remote sensing tools
• Familiarity with land-use management practices in Lao PDR is an advantage
• Experience or demonstrated interest in carbon credit or forest carbon systems is an advantage
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites

Additional Information

We offer the following to qualified candidates:

• 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

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.