Senior Ecologist -

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We are currently looking for a Senior Ecologist. This position performs a variety of fieldwork, technical analyses, and supervision of contractors and subconsultants required for the delivery of environmental planning and permitting work for a variety of mining and power clients. This role has substantial knowledge of EIA/ESIA work, WB-IFC requirements, and basic knowledge of other environmental regulations, and understands the objectives of such work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for large terrestrial infrastructure projects
• Conduct Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) for the construction phase of infrastructure projects
• Conduct site inspection to identify environmental issues and non-compliances
• Provide recommendations to improve the site's environmental performance
• Liaise with Client and contractors on implementing the recommended measures, correction measures
• Prepare and/or review technical report of the EMMP projects in Manila
• Presenting the technical reports to the client and local Government agencies.Liaise with client and Local Authorities on the acceptance of the EMMP report
• Provide technical inputs to a team of environmental engineers for EIA/EMMP projects

Here's What You'll Need:

• Technical background as ecologist with over 8 years consultancy experience, able to use a broad range of practical and theoretical knowledge for a variety of protected species and survey skills to advise on species survey requirements, appropriate mitigation measures, practical management and implementation.
• Should have strong technical skills, to write, and review the technical reports and integrate standard to complex EIA reports
• Sound understanding of Philippines and international environmental and social impacts assessment process including project screening, scoping, technical analysis, stakeholder engagement, and approvals.
• Substantial knowledgeable of WB-IFC performance standards; and,
• Ability to design environmental management and monitoring plans with respect to the Ecology/biodiversity/natural base solutions;
• Strong GIS experience.
• No restriction to travel on short or long-term field assignments to perform environmental assessment or remediation work;
• A strong sense of teamwork and ability to work under pressure;
• Good interpersonal skills as lead consultant liaising with Local Authorities and Project Stakeholders
• Has project management experience and prepare technical proposals with sound approach and methodology.
• A graduate of forestry or other natural science courses, preferably with post graduate degree related to forestry, biology (major in botany or plant biology) and other related fields;
• A registered EIA preparer or equivalent is a plus; and,
• With minimal 8 years or greater relevant work experience in terrestrial ecology or EIA/ESIA work.

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Job Posting

Job Posting

: Apr 22, 2024, 12:52:23 AM

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Organization

Organization

: PPS

Job Type

Job Type

: Experienced

Work Locations

Work Locations

: PH- Manila Sheridan Street 16th Floor, South Tower, Rockwell Business Center Sheridan Street cor. United Street Barangay Highway Hills Mandaluyong City 1550

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