Resettlement Data and Compensation Supervisor

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 & 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 experienc; 
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet tight deadlines;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken);

Qualifications/Experience required

• Full commitment to safe operations; 
• Ensure all team members and contractors comply with HSE policies; 
• Promote safe driving, field safety and adherence to security protocols at all times.

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contactedx