Our client, a leading international oil & gas operator, have a requirement for a contract Biodiversity Specialist to work as a full time resident in Maputo, Mozambique supporting a major LNG development.  

Qualifications/Experience required:

• Minimum of 5years industry experience with at least 3 years of biodiversity related management experience.
• Post-graduate degree in Agronomy, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Biodiversity, Environmental Engineering or any related subjects.
• Knowledge of Key Biodiversity Areas and conservation related experience will be beneficial.
• Excellent working knowledge of the terrestrial and marine ecosystems, experience in tropical East Africa would be beneficial.
• Experience in monitoring of ecological parameters would be advantages.
• Good understanding of IFC PS6 and lender requirements.
• Experience in managing onshore and offshore ecological surveys.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge to work demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environments with autonomy.
• Ability to communicate to and engage with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations and with cross-discipline professionals
• Ability to develop a network with stakeholders (Academics, Institutes, NGOs…).
• Computer skills including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required, with working knowledge GIS beneficial.
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Proficient working knowledge of Portuguese and French is a benefit.

Job dimensions:
• Subjects: Biodiversity, Monitoring, Biodiversity Offsets, Ecosystem Services, IFC PS6, Stakeholder Engagement
• Team management (2 people)
• Set-up, develop and manage the actions of the biodiversity action plan related to Fauna and flora conservation and onshore and offshore ecosystem services for the MZLNG Project.
• Experience and well-developed understanding of biodiversity, ecological and environmental impact and mitigation.
• Position based in Maputo with regular mission in field (Afungi).

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.