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Date Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited, trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec, is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of one of our Tanzania based clients, we are looking for a competent and experienced Offsetting Coordinator – Burigi Chato National Park
Location: Dar-es Salaam-Tanzania

Job Summary.
The Offsetting Coordinator role provides support specifically for the offsetting activities of the BCNP and ARC but can be expanded to provide support on other offsetting activities through specific requests of EACOP. This position is temporary – foreseen as necessary for a period of not more than eight months. The position is based in the larger BCNP area with periods of travel to BCNP as required.
The Offsetting Coordinator will be responsible for
Guiding and supporting the project with developing the survey Scope of Work (SoW) and the subsequent development of the MP in collaboration with TANAPA and other relevant GoT entities and NGOs.

The main tasks will consist of:
• Liaising with and obtaining TANAPA approval and support
• Liaising with and obtaining TAWIRI approval and support
• Designation of TANAPA focal point
• Extensive background survey (literature review)
• Budget analysis and approvals
• Identification of biological and socio-economic targets
• Identification of individuals and field team
• Draft ToRs for scientists
• Inventory requirements (equipment needs, imagery etc)
• Timescale and Workplan given the above.
• Draft Survey SoW (A)

Accountabilities
• Represent EACOP as BCNP Offsetting Coordinator in Tanzania
• Leading the development of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary survey and development of a MP for BCNP

Activities
Profile of role
• Knowledge of EACOP project, familiar with environmental context in Tanzania
• Experience with other offsetting activities of similar nature, preferable in Tanzania
• Qualification – experience in environmental management or related field (eg, ecology, animal behavior, primatology).
• Understand Tanzania regulations requirements for park management and other regulatory and legal requirements

Preparation Activities
• Understand existing EACOP ESIAs (and ESBS)
• Understand EACOP Critical Habitat Assessments (CHAs) including GIS mapping
• Have knowledge of the BCNP
• Experience with multi-disciplinary surveys (biology and social) ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Represent EACOP as BCNP Offsetting Coordinator in Tanzania

Qualifications/Experience required
• Professional experience: PhD in an environment, sustainability, or science related discipline.
• In addition, a background in primatology is preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years’ experience with time spent supporting conservation projects.
• Knowledge of EACOP CHA and offsetting requirements for BCNP.
• Technical competencies: Familiarity with IFC standard CHAs and associated management plans and systems that support the objectives of the IFC performance standards and EHS guidelines
Behavioral competencies:
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business setting and excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential. Fluent in English, (speaking, writing)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 240

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged to send their CVs/Resumes to: recruitmenttanzania@qsourcing.com not later than 26th March 2022.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This position is open for Locals and Expats.

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