Vacancy

Resettlement Data and Compensation Supervisor

Heading Moçambique

Heading is recruiting a Resettlement Data and Compensation Supervisor, to be based in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
Duties
  • 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 & Camp
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Requisites
  • 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)
Notes
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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  • Published 19.02.2026
  • Expires 28.02.2026
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