Biodiversity Manager

Masdar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Masdar is seeking a Biodiversity Expert to lead biodiversity work across Zarafshan WPP Project, including BMP/BAP implementation, and manage biodiversity-related grievances. Based in Abu Dhabi or Zarafshan, the role requires coordinating surveys, plans, and advisory support for renewable energy biodiversity impacts.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in biodiversity management, with experience in IFC/EBRD/ADB requirements and familiarity with wind-related bird risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or Ecology or equivalent.
• Master's degree in Biology, Ecology or related subdisciplines (e.g. terrestrial ecology, ornithology).
• Membership in recognized national or international biodiversity organizations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead Biodiversity Management Plan implementation in line with standards.
• Prepare, implement, monitor and report on Biodiversity Action Plans for plant species and habitats.
• Oversee birds offsets plans if fatalities of target species occur.
• Manage biodiversity surveys conducted by external consultants.
• Lead ToR and technical aspects of tenders and monitor monitoring surveys for birds and bats.
• Analyze survey results and update Biodiversity Management Plan as needed.
• Provide ornithological advice on Identiflight SoD system installation and maintenance.

Skills

Biodiversity management

Ornithology

Bird risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or Ecology

Master's degree in Biology, Ecology or related subdisciplines

Job description

We at Masdar is currently seeking an experienced Biodiversity Expert who will be responsible to lead biodiversity work across all workstreams for Zarafshan WPP Project, including the management of biodiversity management and optimization of Shutdown on Demand, BMP and BAP implementation, management of grievances related to biodiversity.

The expert will support Masdar's portfolio management assets on biodiversity aspects, as required, and participate in corporate biodiversity initiatives.

The role can be based in Abu Dhabi or Zarafshan (Uzbekistan).

Responsibilities not limited to

• Lead the implementation of the Biodiversity Management Plan in line with standards.
• Lead the preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the Biodiversity Action Plan for plant species trigging critical habitat criteria.
• Lead the preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the birds offset plan if there are fatalities of target species.
• Management the biodiversity surveys to be undertaken by external consultants.
• Prepare the ToR, lead the technical aspects of the tender process and monitor the execution of the monitoring surveys for bird populations in the IBA and bat population near the site.
• Analyse the survey results and propose updates for the Biodiversity Management Plan if required.
• Provide technical ornithological advice on the installation, configuration and maintenance of the Identiflight SoD system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or Ecology or equivalent
• Master's degree in Biology, Ecology or relevant subdisciplines (e.g. terrestrial ecology, ornithology, etc)
• Membership in a recognized national or international organizations is an advantage

Preferred Experience:

• 8-10 years in biodiversity management (consultancy or project) including at least 3 years in the management of risks of wind power projects on birds
• Specific experience on BMPs, BAPs, offsets, SoD and PCFM to be highly valued
• At least 3 years of experience in the management of biodiversity following the specific requirements of IFC, EBRD, ADB

Job-Specific Skills:

• Exceptional knowledge of the management of renewable energy impacts on biodiversity

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