Job Summary

The ET Consultant s (ETC) primary role will be to support Industry Specialists in technical due diligence of potential and on-going real estate decarbonization projects. Working closely with IFC s Industry Specialists, IFC s contracted consulting firm(s), and client/client s local consultant(s), the ETC will either lead or provide support in the following areas for Decarbonizing Real Estate for Impact and Value Enhancement (DRIVE) projects:

Locations

Washington, DC, United States; New Delhi, India

Responsibilities

- Assess sustainability strategies to identify gaps and areas of improvement
- Evaluate energy efficiency, energy storage, building electrification and renewable measures to assess their feasibility for DRIVE projects
- Conduct and/or review baseline assessments for real estate portfolio emissions
- Provide recommendations to determine clear climate goals (net-zero by 2050, etc.) in line with international frameworks, such as Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi)
- Provide recommendations on the decarbonization strategy and pathway prepared for DRIVE
- Recommend strategies to reduce greenhouse emissions and energy, water and material consumption for real estate portfolios
- Review CapEx plans for the portfolio to meet required targets, savings, and payback period
- Research new regulations in relevant markets that would impact the business operations and valuations for Clients
- Review strategies for maximizing in office/off-site renewable energy options
- Review framework for monitoring and reporting on the progress of the implementation of DRIVE client s decarbonization roadmap
- Other related tasks, as needed

Qualifications

- Masters degree in building science, architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, sustainability, or a closely related field is required.




- Minimum of five years of operational experience in real estate decarbonization, building energy efficiency, or technical advisory.
- Experience within a real estate company, sustainability consultancy, or technical advisory firm is strongly preferred.
- Prior exposure to working with IFC, MDB, or a financial institution on private sector advisory projects in emerging markets is an advantage.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

- Hands-on experience conducting energy audits, baseline assessments, and feasibility studies for electrification and energy storage solutions in commercial or mixed-use real estate.
- Proficiency in measuring, reporting, and reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from real estate portfolios, with familiarity with the GHG Protocol and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate net-zero or low-carbon transition strategies, including CapEx planning and payback period analysis.
- Knowledge of on-site and off-site renewable energy options (solar PV, PPAs, RECs) and their applicability to real estate portfolios.
- Familiarity with internationally recognized certification frameworks such as LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, or GRESB.
- Ability to research and interpret jurisdiction-specific environmental regulations, energy codes, and sustainability disclosure requirements.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

- Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities,



including the ability to model decarbonization scenarios and translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for non-technical audiences.
- Stakeholder and Client Engagement: Demonstrated experience working with private sector clients, real estate developers, asset managers, or institutional investors.
- Comfortable engaging across all levels, from site engineers to C-suite, on technically complex topics.

Teamwork and Multicultural Competence

- Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams across different time zones and geographies.
- Experience in emerging markets or developing country contexts is an advantage.

Communication Skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
- Ability to produce high-quality technical reports, presentations, and client-facing deliverables.
- Proficiency in an additional language relevant to IFCs operational regions would be an asset.

Alignment with WBG Mission

- Demonstrated commitment to sustainable development and private sector climate action.
- Understanding of IFCs role in mobilizing private capital for development impact.
- Motivated to contribute to large-scale decarbonization at the portfolio level.

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

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📌 E T Consultant - Real Estate Decarbonization Consultant (New Delhi)
🏢 International Finance Corporation (IFC)
📍 New Delhi