The opportunity
About this role
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.