Resettlement Data and Compensation Supervisor 

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 leading provider in the Energy industry, is looking to appoint a successful Resettlement Data and Compensation Supervisor to be based in Afungi.

JOB DIMENSIONS

The Afungi Peninsula is the selected site for the development of the onshore LNG facility supporting commercialization of gas discoveries. The Resettlement Data and Compensation Supervisor oversee compensation, relocation, and resettlement data management, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

ACTIVITIES

Compensation & Resettlement Operations

•    Lead and supervise compensation and resettlement teams, including contractors and field data agents.

•    Coordinate with Support Services, Security and HSE to ensure safe and efficient field logistics.

•    Oversee Land & Asset Surveys, ensuring data accuracy, documentation completeness, and integration with the Project Data System.

•    Ensure Compensation Agreements, Schedules and PAP briefings are prepared in advance, verified, and archived.

•    Support physical and economic displacement processes, including relocation and grave/sacred site programmes.

•    Coordinate land access handover to construction and ensure all supporting records are complete and stored properly.

•    Consolidate daily, weekly and monthly operational progress reports.

Data Management & Analytics

•    Establish and implement QA/QC procedures for all resettlement data streams.

•    Perform and lead internal data audits to ensure compliance with RP, IFC PS5 and Mozambican legislation.

•    Oversee GIS teams, ensuring mapping products support compensation and relocation processes.

•    Maintain and supervise data systems such as ArcGIS Pro, SDE, FileMaker, Borealis or related platforms.

•    Train team members, government partners and IPs on use of data tools and procedures.

•    Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to support management decision?making.

Stakeholder Coordination

•    Serve as focal point between Project teams, implementation partners, Government entities and PAPs.

•    Liaise closely with Community Relations, M&E, Construction, and Finance units.

•    Support Government verification missions, monitoring visits, audits and community engagements.

•    Ensure transparent communication with affected households regarding entitlements and processes.

Compliance, Internal Controls & HSE

•    Ensure all compensation and resettlement activities comply with the Resettlement Plan, Mozambican law, international standards (IFC PS5), and community agreements.

•    Conduct pre?audit checks and ensure readiness for internal and external audits.

•    Enforce HSE and Security protocols in all field activities, promoting a culture of safe operations.

Context and environment 

•    The position is based in Afungi on a rotational basis, with travel to Pemba as necessary.

•    The role requires intensive field presence, strong coordination with communities, traditional authorities, Government representatives, and implementing partners.

•    The Supervisor manages large volumes of sensitive data and must ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance under challenging field conditions.

Accountabilities

•    Deliver compensation, relocation, land access and related resettlement processes on schedule and in compliance with all standards.

•    Ensure accuracy, reliability and integrity of resettlement data systems.

•    Maintain high-quality reporting and ensure audit readiness at all times.

•    Ensure transparent, fair and timely delivery of entitlements to PAPs.

•    Guarantee safe, controlled and documented execution of field operations by staff and contractors.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

•    University degree in a relevant area (e.g., Geography, Economics, Rural Development, Sociology, Social Sciences, Environmental Management).

•    Minimum 5 years’ experience in resettlement, compensation project delivery, or large?scale land access programs.

•    Strong experience with land/asset survey processes, compensation workflows, and engagement with displaced communities.

•    Proven ability to manage and audit large data systems (ArcGIS Pro, FileMaker, SDE, Borealis, etc.).

•    Experience managing teams and supervising implementing partners.

•    Strong analytical, negotiation and conflict?management skills.

•    Excellent interpersonal abilities and stakeholder communication experience.

•    Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet tight deadlines.

•    Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken).

•    Full commitment to safe operations.

•    Ensure all team members and contractors comply with HSE policies.

•    Promote safe driving, field safety and adherence to security protocols at all times.