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.
