Site Archaelogist

Duties

• Field Operations Cultural Heritage Management
• Monitor contractor activities during ground disturbance to prevent damage to cultural heritage resources
• Implement, and oversee the “Chance Finds Procedure” and ensure alignment with the Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) and IFC/ Equator Principles/ UNESCO requirements
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date inventory of tangible and intangible cultural heritage assets
• Seek and manage permits for surveys and excavations related to CHMP, as required
• Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building
• Liaise with and support Project Construction teams, including Engagement and Social Affairs (SESA) and Resettlement, on all engagement activities and grave relocation efforts
• Engage with affected community and religious leaders before, during, and after survey work and construction

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Archaeology, History, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Management, or related field
• Registered/certified Archaeologist with the National Directorate of Cultural Heritage (DNPC), Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in archaeological or cultural heritage resource work, preferably on major projects in Mozambique
• Strong knowledge of Mozambican legislation, UNESCO conventions, IFC standards, and international best practices
• Experience developing and implementing management plans and procedures
• Proven ability to coordinate onshore and offshore survey teams and manage deliverables, including engaging diverse stakeholder groups
• Proficiency with digital data collection tools
• Fluency in Portuguese and excellent command of English (written and verbal)
• French and Swahili are advantageous
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and cross-cultural communication skills
• Adaptability and resilience in remote, challenging environments

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted