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Principal Advisor- Biodiversity Offsets

Rio Tinto, City of Westminster

Principal Advisor- Biodiversity Offsets

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Rio Tinto, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 8 Jan | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 48236441c63e49fda1541d1c3362188b

Full Job Description

  • Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
  • Join a global network and a diverse team
  • Lead the development of a biodiversity offsets programme with long-term environmental impact
  • Access to diverse and challenging projects within a global mining leader
  • Location : Open, but with frequent travel to Guinea (and potential travel to other Rio Tinto sites and offices)
    • About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Principal Advisor, Biodiversity Offsets, a subject matter expert who will lead the development and implementation of biodiversity offset strategies, ensuring they are scientifically robust and culturally sensitive. This is a great opportunity for a skilled and experienced individual with a strong background in biodiversity conservation, community engagement, and cultural anthropology to make a lasting impact on the company's sustainability efforts in Guinea. Reporting to the Senior BP - Nature Strategy and Partnerships and working in a collaborative community within the Biodiversity and Sustainability team, you will be :
  • Providing technical expertise and guidance on biodiversity offset strategies in Guinea
  • Developing scientifically sound, culturally appropriate, and internationally aligned biodiversity offset plans
  • Supporting senior management in decision-making related to biodiversity offset projects
  • Integrating community and cultural considerations into biodiversity offset strategies
  • Engaging with local communities to understand and incorporate their cultural values and biodiversity needs
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communities
  • Designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess biodiversity offset projects
  • Providing training and capacity-building support to staff and local partners

    A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Anthropology, or a related field (Master's preferred)
  • At least 10 years of experience in biodiversity conservation, with a focus on biodiversity offsets and community engagement
  • Proven expertise in integrating biodiversity, anthropology, and community relations, with experience in Africa or similar contexts
  • Strong background in designing, implementing, and evaluating biodiversity offset projects
  • Experience working with NGOs in a developing context, particularly in Africa
  • Excellent organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders

    Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
  • Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
  • Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation / annual, paid parental, sick leave)
    • About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

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