Field Ecologist

Afungi

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Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.

Our client, one of the world’s leading companies in the energy industry, is looking to appoint a successful Field Ecologist to be based in Maputo

KEY ACTIVITIES

•    Undertake routine environmental and ecology monitoring and ecological surveys as per Company plans 

•    Support the review and update of Company environmental and ecological management plans as required 

•    Coordinate external consultants/specialists’ field Ecological Monitoring activities, including mobilization and demobilization 

•    Respond to onsite wildlife encounters and promote wildlife stewardship on site 

•    Support the implementation of contractors’ field ecological monitoring activities and monitor contractor compliance with ecology plans 

•    Provide ecological guidance for field operations. Prepare and deliver ecology training and awareness materials 

•    Oversee site reclamation activities, ensuring all temporarily disturbed sites are promptly rehabilitated as required 

•    Drive initiatives to minimize/avoid site ecological issues, e.g prevention of fauna killing, identification and elimination of invasive species 

•    Support the onsite implementation of the Project’s biodiversity and ecosystems services (BES) program 

•    Develop/update BES management and monitoring procedures as required 

•    Assure contractors understand and meet Project environmental and BES requirements, through advice, inspections and audits 

•    Manage consultants to ensure their ecological surveys and deliverables are well designed, accurate, on time and of excellent quality 

•    Continually review the level of project adherence to IFC PS6, and identify gaps or upcoming issues in conjunction with other specialist 

•    Project resources, such as the Biodiversity Lead 

•    Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure minimal overlap and maximum efficiency on environmental and biodiversity monitoring 

•    Develop internal and external training materials to increase environmental fluency amongst the workforce and external stakeholders 

•    Support the environmental and social lender due diligence process through provision of SME advice when required 

•    Recommend environmental and ecological performance metrics based on Project requirements and track progress 

•    Support environmental audits and implementation of corrective actions. 

•    Context and environment 

•    Project entity is a multinational joint venture, has a large environmental and social performance element and project finance is provided by high profile lenders 

•    Role is focussed on site ecology management and environmental compliance of key construction contractors 

•    Life-cycle management of Ecological monitoring contractors (planning, mobilisation, execution, demobilisation and reporting) as per applicable requirements 

•    Afungi Site is extremely remote in Northern Mozambique with unreliable infrastructure and communications 

•    The site is subject to mitigation measures based on Malaria and general security risks 

Accountabilities

•    Management and implementation of environmental and ecological management and monitoring tasks 

•    Support on site wildlife management, including fauna handling and relocation as required 

•    Tracking the implementation of site reclamation requirements and other key ecological initiatives. 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

•    Minimum graduate or post-graduate degree (preferred) in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Conservation, Ecology, Biology, Biodiversity, or any related subjects 

•    Excellent working knowledge of environmental and ecological monitoring techniques in remote environments 

•    Ability to manage multiple contractors concurrently, including ensuring compliance with applicable contractual requirements 

•    Ability to work in fast paced environments with autonomy, solve complex problems and be solutions orientated 

•    Strong ability to communicate and engage with stakeholders on environmental and ecological issues 

•    Strong English written and verbal communication skills required. Portuguese or French is advantageous.