
Biodiversity Lead
BIODERVISITY LEAD required by our Client within oil and gas industry (OPERATOR), to be assigned on contract basis, located in Mozambique.
Duration: (12 months renewable)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning and implementation of the Projects overall BES program
- Develop/ update BES management and monitoring plans/ procedures as required
- Engagement with contractors to ensure they understand and meet Project requirements
- Manage consultants to ensure their ecological surveys and deliverables are on time and of excellent quality
- Continually review the level of project adherence to IFC PS6 and identify gaps or upcoming issues which may impact project financing or company reputation
- Liaise with partners and other operators to ensure minimal overlap and maximum efficiency of program implementation
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders to support the accurate two-way exchange of information
- Lead the internal Biodiversity Working Group and ensure clear communication between the organizations represented in the group
- Provide senior management and project personnel accurate information related to IFC PS6 related activities and requirements
- Support the environmental and social lender due diligence process
- Recommend BES performance metrics based on Project requirements and track progress
- Support environmental audits and implementation of corrective actions
- Development of biodiversity related training materials and roll out of such
- Inputs in to reports on BES performance internally and externally (i.e., government, lenders)
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 10 years industry-related experience required with a minimum of 5 years of BES experience, preferably for finance projects
- Good working knowledge of the IFC Performance Standards, specifically experience in the development and implementation of Biodiversity Action Plans, including Biodiversity Offset Management
- Experience in managing onshore and offshore ecological surveys
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Portuguese and French is a benefit