Responsibilities:

• Undertake routine environmental and ecology monitoring as required.
• Support biodiversity data collection resulting from biodiversity monitoring programs.
• Respond to onsite wildlife encounters, including fauna handling and relocation.
• Promote wildlife stewardship on site, though advocacy and workforce engagement.
• Support the implementation of contractors’ field biodiversity monitoring activities.
• Provide biodiversity l and environmental guidance for field operations.
• Support the Preparation and deliver ecology training and awareness materials.
• Implement initiatives to minimize/avoid site ecological issues, e.g prevention of fauna fatalities.
• Support inspections and audits of contractor sites as required.
• Support specialist biodiversity consultants to ensure their ecological surveys are executed safely, on time and within budget.
• Analyse biodiversity data and compile reports as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum graduate or post-graduate degree (preferred) in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Conservation, Ecology, Biology, Biodiversity, or any related subjects.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant proven experience in a relevant field (e.g., in biodiversity monitoring, or conservation project).
• Excellent working knowledge of environmental and ecological monitoring techniques in remote environments.
• Ability to support multiple contractors concurrently, including ensuring compliance with applicable contractual requirements.
• Ability to work in fast paced environments with autonomy, solve complex problems and be solutions orientated.
• Strong ability to communicate and engage with stakeholders on environmental and ecological issues.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills required. Portuguese or French is advantageous.