Biodiversity Coordinator

Job Description

Branch: EP – Oil and Gas Operator (PNG)
Job Title

Biodiversity Coordinator

Position in the Organization Chart

• Reports to the Biodiversity Manager (N+1) and Environment & Biodiversity Manager (N+2)
• Direct reports (N?1): N/A
• Key relationships: Biodiversity Field Officers, Biodiversity Officer(s)

Job Dimensions

• Residential position based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

• The role will initially focus on supporting the management and finalisation of key biodiversity documentation, including:

  • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Strategy (BESS)
  • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Action Plan (BESAP)
  • Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (BMEP)
  • Biodiversity Offset Strategy (BOS)
  • Biodiversity Offset Monitoring Plan (BOMP)

  The role will later support planning and implementation of monitoring programs, ongoing studies, and periodic updates of biodiversity documentation, management plans, and procedures.

HSE & Personal Commitment

At all times, the Job Holder will:

• Demonstrate personal commitment to the HSSE Policy.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with all relevant statutory and company HSE standards.
• Actively participate in company safety awareness initiatives.

Key Activities

• Support finalisation of the BESS, BESAP, BMEP, BOS, BOMP, and associated biodiversity documentation.
• Assist in developing additional management plans as required under the BESAP.
• Support development of biodiversity protocols and procedures under the Operator’s Environment and Social Management System.
• Assist with implementation of biodiversity monitoring programs.
• Draft Scopes of Work for biodiversity?related studies.
• Support capacity?building and institutional strengthening programs.
• Ensure timely and accurate internal and external biodiversity reporting.
• Support reviews and updates of biodiversity plans, procedures, and programs.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective execution of biodiversity actions.
• Support development of the Biodiversity Stakeholder Engagement Plan (B?SEP).
• Support preparation and implementation of biodiversity communications (internal and external).
• Support ecosystem services community engagement and resource mapping, including field reporting.
• Coordinate lender monitoring activities, including IESC site visits and reporting.
• Ensure biodiversity program compliance with lender requirements (IFC Performance Standard 6) and Operator standards.
• Manage biodiversity?related data, reporting, and documentation.
• Provide technical input to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs).
• Support biodiversity training needs assessments and delivery.
• Provide technical expertise on application of IFC Performance Standard 6 (PS6).

Context & Environment

• The role supports a major LNG development project in Papua New Guinea, financed by international lenders including the IFC and World Bank.
• The project is subject to IFC Performance Standards, particularly PS6 on Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources.
• The Biodiversity Coordinator will support efforts to achieve measurable Biodiversity Net Gain in line with international best practice and lender requirements.
• The operating environment presents high challenges relating to biodiversity sensitivity, community engagement, and regulatory compliance.

Accountabilities

• Support project compliance with IFC PS6 requirements.
• Ensure environmental management systems are adhered to in the preparation of biodiversity documentation.
• Identify compliance gaps and support development of corrective action plans.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Expertise in environmental and/or biodiversity disciplines.
• Advanced knowledge of IFC Performance Standards or similar frameworks.
• Degree in Conservation Science, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Science, Marine or Environmental Science/Engineering (or equivalent).
• 7–10 years of relevant experience, particularly in biodiversity documentation aligned with IFC PS6.
• Strong problem?solving, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.