Resettlement Data and Compensation Supervisor

Heading is recruiting a Resettlement Data and Compensation Supervisor, to be based in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. 

Duties

• 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;

Requisites

• 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.

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contactedx