Sustainability Associate (Buildings & Infrastructure) Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme ·B&I Product Line · 3 Positions

Positio ns3 — Nairobi, Kenya (ESA) ·Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (NWF)· UAE (SM E)Reports ToArea B&I Product Line Manag erBudg etB&I Product Line Budg etContra ctFull-time, Permane ntProgram meBureau Veritas Global Sustainability Program meExperien ceFresh graduate – up to 2 yea rsLanguag esEnglish required (Kenya & UAE) · French required (Côte d'Ivoir

e) ABOUT BUREAU VERI TASBureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, operating in 140+ countries. Our mission — Shaping a World of Trust — connects deeply with sustainability. Our Sustainability Transition Services team across the Middle East, Caspian & Africa (MCA) helps organisations measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social performance, covering carbon and climate, ESG reporting and assurance, green buildings, supply chain, and industrial sustainabili

ty. ROLE PUR POSEAs a Sustainability Professional within Bureau Veritas MCA, you will support client projects and internal initiatives that enable organisations to measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social performance. You will contribute to the delivery of sustainability services while developing your technical expertise and advisory capabilities under the guidance of experienced professionals and Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme tut

ors. ROLE CONTEXT & RESPONSIBIL ITIESAs a Sustainability Associate (Buildings & Infrastructure) within Bureau Veritas MCA, you will be the first dedicated B&I sustainability professional in your area — a pioneer role. You will support the delivery of green building certification, sustainability assessments, energy audits, and B&I sustainability services for real estate developers, construction companies, development finance institutions and multinational operators. You will report to the Area B&I Product Line Manager and receive structured mentorship from the MCA regional sustainability team through BV's Global Sustainability Progr

amme. Support delivery of green building certification programmes (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE) for real estate, hospitality and infrastructure clients in th e areaConduct sustainability assessments, energy audits and environmental compliance reviews for buildings and infrastructure pr ojectsCollect and analyse building performance data — energy, water, waste, indoor environment quality — for certification and rep ortingAssist in preparing technical proposals, scope of work documents and client deliverables for B&I sustainability ma ndatesLiaise with clients, architects, project managers and development finance institutions on green certification requir ementsSupport ESG baseline assessments and sustainability advisory for listed or DFI-funded clients in th e areaContribute to B&I pipeline development alongside the Area Sales Leader and Area Sustainabilit y LeadParticipate in the Green Buildings Technical Tribe and monthly MCA thematic training se

ssions PROGRAMME RESPONSIBILITIES (ALL ACADEMY HIRES)The following are programme deliverables developed during employment — not pre-requisites for recru

itment. Project Delivery — Enable the simplification of sustainability complexity across carbon accounting, climate change adaptation, product circularity, renewable energy, supply chain resilience, and ESG reporting — giving clients the confidence to make more sustainable choices.Support project delivery through research, data analysis, and client material preparation, leveraging Bureau Veritas proprietary tools, methodologies, and AI-driven so lutions.Collaborate across teams to engage with clients, assess risks, ensure compliance, and solve critical sustainability challenges that help organisations transform and operationalise their transition journey.Technical Learning & Application — Understand sustainability standards and frameworks (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, SBTi, LCA, IFRS S1/S2) as well as regulations (EU CBAM, ETS) applicable to the role a nd area.Apply technical knowledge to real projects under supervision, demonstrating attention to detail and analytical rigour.Continuous Learning — Actively participate in Bureau Veritas's Global Sustainability Programme throughout the programme d

uration.

EDUCATIONMaster's or Bachelor's degree (university, engineering school, business school, or equivalent) in one of the following or relat ed areas:Preferred — STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ematics)*Environmental Science or Sustainability M anagementChemical, Civil, Industrial or Environmental En gineeringEnergy Systems, Climate Science or Renewab le EnergyBusiness, Economics or Data Analytics with a strong sustainabil

ity focus

• Bureau Veritas's primary preference is for STEM-educated candidates (engineers, environmental scientists, chemists, data scientists) given that our core services — carbon accounting, LCA, ESG assurance, climate modelling — require strong technical and analytical foundations. Business, economics or data analytics graduates with a sustainability focus are equally welcome for advisory-tr

ack roles.

EXPERIENCERecent graduate OR up to 2 years of professional experience — this is an entry-level pro gramme rolePrevious experience in ESG or sustainability is appreciated but not required (e.g. internship, dissertation or academic project in sust ainability)Desirable familiarity with one or more of the following: carbon footprinting, LCA, energy audits, ESG reporting, or supply chain sus tainabilityKenya position: Swahili is an advantage · Côte d'Ivoire position: excellent French required, English a n advantageInterest in or exposure to green building certification schemes (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE) through coursework or internshi

p is valued

CORE SKILLSAnalytical and problem-solving skills — structured thinking and data-driven dec ision makingEffective communication, collaboration and stakeholder engageme nt abilitiesEnglish B2+ — Upper Intermediate level minimum (additional languages are a plus)Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn BV d igital toolsStrong writing skills for report preparation and client c ommunicationGood understanding of building energy performance, construction materials and project delive ry processesKenya & UAE: English required · Côte d'Ivoire: French required, English

an advantage CORE COMPETENCIESPassion for sustainability and climate transition — genuine desire to drive transforma tional changeCurious, proactive learner with attention to detail and anal ytical rigourDynamic approach to work with sensitivity to sustainable devel opment issuesStrong interpersonal skills and team collaborat ion abilitiesAdaptability to work on innovative topics with diverse, international stakeholdersProfessional mindset with a quality focus and project manage

ment aptitude WHAT WE A RE LOOKING FORPassion for Sustainability & Climate Transition — commitment to building a sustainability career, not just seeking a job; motivated by purpose and creating lasting enviro nmental impactAnalytical & Problem-Solving — structured thinking and data-driven decision making; ability to tackle complex sustainabil ity challengesCommunication — clear written and verbal communication across cultures; ability to translate and simplify technical concepts for divers e stakeholdersLearning Agility & Curiosity — rapid adaptation to evolving sustainability frameworks; proactive learning in a constantly c

hanging market WHY JOIN BUREAU VERITASGlobal Network & Exposure — Work within a truly international organization serving clients across industries and geographies. Collaborate with sustainability experts and teams ar ound the world.Depth & Breadth of Services — Our services span carbon and climate, ESG, supply chains, human rights, biodiversity, circularity and more — offering exposure to the full sustainabi lity landscape.Immediate Real-World Impact — From day one, you contribute to real client projects shaping sustainable practices acr oss industries.Balanced Technical & Advisory Pathways — Develop both deep technical expertise and advisory capabilities, opening the door to multiple sustainabilit y career paths.Trust & Purpose — Through our role in verification, assurance and certification, we help build trust in sustainability. Our mission — Shaping a World of Trust — connects with purpose-driven professionals who want to contribute to a more sust

ainable futur e. WHAT WE OFFEREnrolment in Bureau Veritas's Global Sustainability Programme — structured mentorship, training and developm ent from day oneExposure to real client mandates across carbon accounting, ESG assurance, green buildings, supply chain and more — from your first weekCompetitive early-career salary benchmarked to local marketMonthly thematic training sessions (technical practitioner + sales formats) organised by the MCA regional sus tainability teamAccess to Bureau Veritas's global sustainability methodologies, tools and AI- driven solutionsClear career development pathway: Consultant → Senior Consultant → Expert within 2–3 yearsPart of a growing regional sustainability team spanning 35+ coun tries across MCAPioneer role — the first dedicated B&I sustainability position in BV MCA's ESA/NWF areas; opportunity to shape the practice fr om the ground upParticipation in BV's Green Buildings Technical Tribe, connecting practitioners acros

s the MCA region

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