A Aldelia está a recrutar (1) Ecologist

A Aldelia está a recrutar (1) Ecologist para Cabo Delgado.

Responsibilities:

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 mobilisation 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.

Qualifications:

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.