Resettlement Data and Compensation Supervisor

Duties

• Reporting directly to the Land Access Programs Manager, will be responsible for 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;
• To 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;
• 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;
• To 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;
• Experience managing teams and supervising implementing partners;
• 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.);
• Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken);
• Strong analytical, negotiation and conflict‑management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and stakeholder communication experience;
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet tight deadlines;
• Living in the local area of the job will be an advantage;
• Mozambican nationality.

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