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Corpsustain Ventures India Pvt. Ltd.Environmental Consulting

Freelance Biodiversity Consultant

Location

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Work type

Hybrid

Employment

Freelance

Experience

3-7 years

Compensation

₹10K - ₹12K per month

Posted

20h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Freelance Biodiversity Consultant will conduct biodiversity assessments, habitat evaluations, and ecological studies for ESG consulting assignments. Key responsibilities include preparing technical reports, developing habitat maps, and recommending mitigation measures in line with national and international standards.

Job Description – Freelance Biodiversity Consultant (Project-Based)

Company: Corpsustain Ventures
Engagement Type: Freelance / Project-Based

Experience: 3–7 Years
Location: Remote / Field Visits (as per project requirements)

About the Role

Corpsustain Ventures is seeking an experienced Freelance Biodiversity Consultant to support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) consulting assignments. The consultant will conduct biodiversity assessments, habitat evaluations, ecological studies, and prepare technical reports in line with national regulations and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct biodiversity baseline surveys and ecological assessments.

  • Identify and assess flora, fauna, habitats, and sensitive ecological features.

  • Prepare Biodiversity Assessment Reports and Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs).

  • Support Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA/EIA) studies.

  • Develop habitat maps, biodiversity sensitivity maps, and ecological databases using inputs from GIS expert.

  • Assess project impacts on biodiversity and recommend mitigation measures.

  • Support compliance with IFC Performance Standard 6, World Bank ESF, and other applicable biodiversity requirements.

  • Coordinate with project teams, clients, and field experts.

  • Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables.

  • Incorporate review comments and deliver outputs within agreed timelines.

Qualifications

  • Master's/Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Forestry, Botany, Zoology, Biodiversity Conservation, or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 3–7 years of relevant experience in biodiversity, ecology, or environmental consulting.

  • Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial, mining, transmission, or linear projects is preferred.

  • Knowledge of GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS) and biodiversity mapping is desirable.

  • Strong technical report writing and documentation skills.

  • Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Knowledge

  • IFC Performance Standard 6 (Biodiversity Conservation)

  • World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)

  • Critical Habitat Assessment

  • Biodiversity Action Plans (BAP)

  • Ecological Monitoring

  • Protected Area and Habitat Assessment

Key Deliverables

  • Biodiversity Baseline Assessment Report

  • Habitat Assessment Report

  • Species Inventory

  • Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP)

  • GIS-based Biodiversity/Habitat Maps

  • Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures

  • Final technical reports and presentations

Engagement Details

  • Project-based freelance engagement.

  • Flexible working hours based on project timelines.

  • Compensation based on project scope and deliverables.

  • Travel for field surveys may be required.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (Indore)

Updated 20h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

ArcGIS • 1+ yrs
Environmental Science • 1+ yrs
Databases • 1+ yrs
GIS • 1+ yrs
Technical Report Writing • 1+ yrs
Documentation • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Stakeholder Coordination • 1+ yrs

Experience

3-7 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Freelance

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

₹10K - ₹12K per month

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyINR
PeriodMonthly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationIndore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Work typeHybrid
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalMedium5/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Corpsustain Ventures India Pvt. Ltd.

Team size

Growing team

Location

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Corpsustain Ventures is seeking an experienced Freelance Biodiversity Consultant to support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) consulting assignments. The consultant will conduct biodiversity assessments, habitat evaluations, ecological studies, and prepare technical reports in line with national regulations and international standards.

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