Responsibilities:

A. Compensation & Resettlement Operations

• 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.

B. Data Management & Analytics

• 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.

C. Stakeholder Coordination

• 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.

D. Compliance, Internal Controls & HSE

• 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.

Qualifications:

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