Job Description

Resettlement Supervisor/Manager

• Have a thorough knowledge of the resettlement process including Tanzania Law, from surveying, compensation schedules and physical relocation processes
• Manage land acquisition processes through RAP
• Take the lead in liaising with the community on behalf of the company
• Maintain and manage grievance mechanism, recording, understanding, detailing the resolution process and closing them out
• Keep records of all resettlement actions in our database, up to date at all times
• Create and implement a planned support structure for affected households and marginalized groups
• Plan and lead community meetings and other stakeholder engagement activities when required
• Build relationships with the community and the PAPs (Affected people) through in field interactions as well as scheduled meetings
• Have an understanding of possible social issues presenting to communities that are being relocated
• Maintain a current understanding of political relationships with local government and how these effect our project and community relationships
• Proactively identify and mitigate any possible risks to the company that may arise from the community
• Manage survey and statistic reporting of PAPs with accuracy
• Be responsible for the overall execution and implementation of all RAP processes
• Oversee any possible RAP expansion plans
• Liaise directly with contractors associated with RAP and collate all reporting requirements from RAP contractors
• Assist the ESG team with the collation of data for all social matters
• Work closely with local government in communications and information sharing when needed
• Lead the CSR committee once formed and assist in guiding the community in community spend and areas of need, in consultation with government representatives and agendas
• Act as translator for the management team when required
• Oversee all activities directly related to resettlement of the community
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on status of RAP activity

Experience Required

• Must have been through multiple resettlement processes previously in Africa in a senior capacity (Tanzania preferred)
• Master’s degree in at least one associated social degree
• Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office
• Must have completed detailed monthly reports and share examples of such reporting
• Must have a working understanding of ESG and preferably UNSDGs
• Strong communicator in challenging environments
• Understanding of local languages beneficial
• Rotation 8/3 from Dar es Salaam
• Staff housing and meals
• Company insurance for family