Site Archaeologist

Afungi

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, a global leading provider in the Energy industry, is looking to appoint a successful Site Archaeologist to be based in Afungi.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Field Operations & Cultural Heritage Management.

•    Conduct and supervise pre-construction and construction-phase cultural heritage surveys (onshore and offshore).

•    Monitor contractor activities during ground disturbance to prevent damage to cultural heritage resources.

•    Implement, and oversee the “Chance Finds Procedure” and ensure alignment with the Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) and IFC/ Equator Principles/ UNESCO requirements.

•    Develop and maintain an up-to-date inventory of tangible and intangible cultural heritage assets.

•    Seek and manage permits for surveys and excavations related to CHMP, as required.

•    Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building.

•    Liaise with and support Project Construction teams, including Engagement and Social Affairs (SESA) and Resettlement, on all engagement activities and grave relocation efforts.

•    Engage with affected community and religious leaders before, during, and after survey work and construction.

•    Develop and deliver training and awareness programs for staff, contractors, and local stakeholders on cultural heritage and chance finds – on site and other required locations.

•    Build capacity among local stakeholders and contractors to support sustainable heritage management plan.

•    Compliance, Reporting & Performance Monitoring

•    Ensure all activities comply with Mozambican law, IFC PS8, UNESCO conventions, and project-specific protocols.

•    Develop and implement robust performance indicators and a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework for cultural heritage management.

•    Prepare and submit regular reports on cultural heritage activities, chance finds, and community engagement.

•    Maintain ongoing dialogue with relevant governmental agencies and ministries to align on procedures and processes.

•    Develop scope of work and manage the contractors related to implementation of the CHMP and others related 

•    Context and Environment 

•    Construction phase of LNG plant in a remote area with unreliable infrastructure and communications. 

•    The site is subject to health, safety, and security mitigation measures (malaria, COVID-19, general security risks). 

Responsible for the management of cultural heritage resources and related activities, including the avoidance and/or mitigation of impacts to cultural heritage in accordance with legislative and international requirements.  

The position interfaces closely with the Resettlement Team, Environmental SESA Team.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

•    Bachelor’s degree or higher in Archaeology, History, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Management, or related field. 

•    Registered/certified Archaeologist with the National Directorate of Cultural Heritage (DNPC), Ministry of Culture and Tourism. 

•    Minimum 8 years’ experience in archaeological or cultural heritage resource work, preferably on major projects in Mozambique. 

•    Strong knowledge of Mozambican legislation, UNESCO conventions, IFC standards, and international best practices. 

•    Experience developing and implementing management plans and procedures (e.g., Chance Finds Procedure). 

•    Proven ability to coordinate onshore and offshore survey teams and manage deliverables, including engaging diverse stakeholder groups. 

•    Proficiency with digital data collection tools (e.g., GIS, Power BI) is an advantage. 

•    Fluency in Portuguese and excellent command of English (written and verbal); French and Swahili are advantageous. 

•    Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and cross-cultural communication skills. 

•    Adaptability and resilience in remote, challenging environments.