Biodiversity Expert

FUNCTION: BIODIVERSITY EXPERT
DISCIPLINE: HSE
PROJECT: EACOP PROJECT (EAST AFRICA CRUDE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT)
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAM, TANZANZIA
DURATION: CONTRACT
SALARY: MARKET RELATED
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"TRS is urgently looking for a Biodiversity Expert to provide expert advice and guidance to the EPCm environmental team on all biodiversity related issues as applicable to the construction activity to be based in Dar Es Salam, TANZANIA. "

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Provide expert advice and guidance to the EPCm environmental team on all biodiversity related issues as applicable to the construction activity.
• Provide inputs and or review the biodiversity management and/or action plans.
• Monitors and inspects contractors’ day to day activities as pertain to biodiversity protection matters to ensure all are performed in accordance with all projects applicable to permit conditions, biodiversity commitments and mitigation requirements.
• Liaises daily with environmental coordinators. Effectively provides guidance, as required, regarding compliance requirements and corrective actions.
• Liaises with the contractors’ environmental and biodiversity teams to build trusting and effective partnerships to facilitate the biodiversity protection activities.
• Issues non-compliance for the breaches in permit/mitigation/ commitments requirements.
• Liaises with immediate supervisor, highlighting areas of concern, NCRs, incidents, etc.
• Assists in the review and close out of rectifications arising from daily inspections, audits, or compliance review process
• Provides and maintains daily inspection reports with photos.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
• Accredited MSc in Biology, Ecology or related studies.
• Reporting into the Environmental and Social Manager.
• Extensive experience in undertaking the biodiversity work in accordance with the IFC PS requirements.
• Previous biodiversity management experience in the construction industry is essential.
• Knowledge of critical habitats in the East African context
• Proven experience in one or more of commercial management, prime contract management, project controls, contracts/supply chain or project management.
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Contact:
Ntuthuko Mthembu
Email:
Ntuthuko.Mthembu@fluor.com
za.trsadd@trssa.com

“We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.”