Heading is looking for his client in oil and gas industry, a Resettlement Data and Compensation Supervisor (M/F) for Cabo Delgado

Resettlement Data and Compensation Supervisor

Activities

  • 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;

    Qualifications/Experience required

  • 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.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, access the following link:

5717 – Resettlement Data and Compensation Supervisor (M/F) Cabo Delgado