Field Ecologist

Duties

• Answering to the Environmental Site Manager and the Site HSE Manager, the main activities of the position includes: 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

Requisites

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

Benefits

• The possibility of working in a Company that offers salary conditions compatible with the level of experience and level of responsibility of the role, as well as opportunities for personal development

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted