Biodiversity Engineer – Murhcison Falls Conservation Program job at SeaOwl Energy Services

SeaOwl Group

Biodiversity Engineer – Murhcison Falls Conservation Program job

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2022 - 2023

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 12 October 2022

Hiring Organization: SeaOwl Group

Job Details:

SeaOwl Energy Services is part of the SeaOwl Group, an international service provider specialised in a wide range of Recruitment, Manpower Contracting & Management, Asset Management, Training, Professional Services and Integrated Services for the Construction, Energy, Extractives, Logistics, Mining and Manufacturing sectors.
On behalf of our Client in the Extractives sector, we are looking for (a) competent individual(s) to fill the following position:
Position In The Organisation
Job Title: Biodiversity Engineer – Murhcison Falls Conservation Program
Reports to: Biodiversity Manager Rangelands
Department: Biodiversity
Location: Kampala
Activities
• Focal point for Tilenga project activities to be executed under the terms of the TEPU/UWA Cooperation Agreement. This will include organizing meetings, producing minutes and having oversight of activities with UWA in Kampala. The job shall also involve having close cooperation with Tilenga Project HSE Manager as well as UWA and TEPU field teams
• Participate in the development of studies and programs aimed at achieving the company objectives of NNL/NG under the Murchison Falls Conservation Program (MFCP) pillar of the Tilenga Biodiversity Program
• Provide support and technical input to the process for identification of an appropriate activities under the MFCP as per agreed annual work programs, budgets and MFNP General Management Plan
• Support the process of updating the MFNP General Management Plan as agreed with UWA
• Support the Biodiversity manager for Rangelands in task force meetings and engagements with Uganda Wildlife Authority, JV Partners, regulatory/lead agencies (NEMA/PAU) and implementing partners
• Provide guidance and support to the biodiversity field organization to ensure oversight of project activities in MFNP are effectively managed in accordance with the mitigation hierarchy
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of early actions under the MFCP in collaboration with selected implementing partners and UWA
• Development and review of technical documentation including scopes of work, technical reports, monitoring data and management plans to ensure alignment of objectives
• Contribute as a specialist in the development of the regional cumulative impacts management strategy particularly in relation to Murchison Falls Conservation Program objectives
• Support the mapping of conservation activities in and around Murchison Falls National Park and contribute to stakeholder engagement activities in relation to the Tilenga Biodiversity Program
• Coordinate with other agencies and partners to obtain lessons learned and gain understanding of best practice in relation to protected area management
• Take regular part in gathering data in-line with agreed protocols e.g. species specific monitoring and other surveys and make constructive suggestions on how to improve these as and when appropriate- both directly when in the field, and indirectly when working with partners.
• Help to identify, and devise win-win solutions to, operational/conservation/human wildlife conflict issues.
• Help ensure that appropriate specific, realistic, and robust risk assessments are developed for the field team, and by the contractors for their activities, working in conjunction with the relevant Biodiversity Field Superintendent.
• Contribute to producing internal and external publications
• Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of the organization, of the impact of emerging environmental issues and in particular ones associated with biodiversity, whether legislative or best practice.
• Train staff at all levels in biodiversity issues and responsibilities.

Qualifications And Required Experience
• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Environmental Conservation, Natural Resources Management, Ecology
• At least 5 years professional experience in conservation-based discipline or industrial setting
• Experience in biodiversity offsetting in a large-scale development project is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and demonstrated commitment to protected area management, wildlife conservation and natural resource management
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of national and international requirements and IFC standards,
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and solve problems effectively.
• Good interpersonal skills with experience in networking with different partners, including those in Govt, tourism sector, protected area specialists and local communities.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of national legislation and applicable international good practice e.g. IFC, IUCN Green List, BBOP etc.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills