Terrestrial and Riverine Ecologist – Environmental Panel of Experts (EPOE)

Terrestrial and Riverine Ecologist The EPOE mandate is to advise and support LHDA in meeting its environmental and social commitments. The Expert will serve as an independent member of the EPOE and provide independent scientific review, assurance and expert advice to the LHDA on matters relating to terrestrial and riverine ecology. The Terrestrial and Riverine Ecologist, as a member of the EPOE, will provide expert oversight support in applying independent professional judgement in assessing the adequacy, effectiveness and sustainability of the Project’s ecological management approaches and shall, as appropriate, provide recommendations to strengthen environmental performance and long-term ecosystem resilience. a) Applicants should possess at least a Master’s degree qualification in River Ecology, Freshwater Ecology or Terrestrial Ecology or Aquatic Ecology or Conservation Biology or Environmental Science or a closely related discipline. A PhD will be an added advantage. b) At least 20 years of professional experience in terrestrial and riverine ecology with demonstrated expertise and leadership in the assessment, management, monitoring and conservation of ecosystems associated with large dams, hydropower developments or other complex water infrastructure projects. c) Demonstrated experience providing independent scientific review, environmental assurance or expert advisory services on major infrastructure projects including experience with ecological monitoring frameworks. d) Demonstrated regional or international experience, preferably including exposure to projects applying recognized international environmental and social safeguard standards. e) Experience working as an independent advisor, external reviewer or member of an expert panel on projects of comparable scale and complexity to the LHWP will be highly advantageous. Candidates should provide details of relevant assignments, including project name, dates, roles and responsibilities.