Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialist
2025-09-26T05:56:22+00:00
East Africa Carbon company
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FULL_TIME
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Environment
2025-10-04T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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About the Role
Earths Work LLC seeks an Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialist to lead social impact management for nature-based carbon projects (REDD+, agroforestry) in Uganda. This role ensures projects adhere to FPIC (Free, Prior, and Informed Consent) principles, resolve land ownership conflicts, and design equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms while meeting Verra CCB and IFC Performance Standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead FPIC processes to secure community consent for carbon projects.
- Negotiate and draft benefit-sharing agreements (e.g., revenue distribution, livelihood programs).
- Ensure compliance with UNDRIP and IFC Performance Standard 7.
- Develop Gender Action Plans and Resettlement Frameworks (if applicable).
- Monitor and mitigate social risks (e.g., displacement, cultural impacts).
- Train local teams on grievance redress mechanisms.
- Build partnerships with local governments, chiefdoms, and NGOs to strengthen project legitimacy.
- Facilitate participatory mapping exercises with communities.
Required Expertise & Qualifications
- 5+ years in community engagement or social safeguards for environmental projects in Uganda.
- Proven track record in
- 1) Land conflict resolution and customary land documentation.
- 2) Negotiating community carbon agreements (REDD+ or similar).
- 3) Applying FPIC, UNDRIP, and IFC Performance Standards.
- Familiarity with Uganda’s land governance structures and carbon policies.
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in social sciences, Anthropology, Land Law, or related fields.
- Certifications in FPIC, social impact assessment, or land tenure (e.g., RRI, Landesa) are a plus.
- Examples of Writing samples (e.g., community agreements, FPIC reports).
Required Competencies
- Balances community needs with project objectives.
- Navigates complex socio-political contexts.
- Works across teams (legal, technical, government).
- Ensures open communication with stakeholders.
- Respects traditional governance systems.
- Fluency in Luganda, Swahili, or other local languages.
Why Join Us?
As the exclusive implementer of East Africa Carbon Credit SMC’s (EACC) agreement with the Government of Uganda, Earths Work LLC is at the forefront of sustainable land management and carbon project development. You will:
- Create socioeconomic opportunities through high-impact projects.
- Work with a global team of experts.
- Access to competitive compensation and benefits.
Lead FPIC processes to secure community consent for carbon projects. Negotiate and draft benefit-sharing agreements (e.g., revenue distribution, livelihood programs). Ensure compliance with UNDRIP and IFC Performance Standard 7. Develop Gender Action Plans and Resettlement Frameworks (if applicable). Monitor and mitigate social risks (e.g., displacement, cultural impacts). Train local teams on grievance redress mechanisms. Build partnerships with local governments, chiefdoms, and NGOs to strengthen project legitimacy. Facilitate participatory mapping exercises with communities.
5+ years in community engagement or social safeguards for environmental projects in Uganda. Proven track record in 1) Land conflict resolution and customary land documentation. 2) Negotiating community carbon agreements (REDD+ or similar). 3) Applying FPIC, UNDRIP, and IFC Performance Standards. Familiarity with Uganda’s land governance structures and carbon policies. Education & Certifications Master’s degree in social sciences, Anthropology, Land Law, or related fields. Certifications in FPIC, social impact assessment, or land tenure (e.g., RRI, Landesa) are a plus. Examples of Writing samples (e.g., community agreements, FPIC reports).
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Vacancy title:
Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Category: Environment]
Jobs at:
East Africa Carbon company
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 4 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About the Role
Earths Work LLC seeks an Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialist to lead social impact management for nature-based carbon projects (REDD+, agroforestry) in Uganda. This role ensures projects adhere to FPIC (Free, Prior, and Informed Consent) principles, resolve land ownership conflicts, and design equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms while meeting Verra CCB and IFC Performance Standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead FPIC processes to secure community consent for carbon projects.
- Negotiate and draft benefit-sharing agreements (e.g., revenue distribution, livelihood programs).
- Ensure compliance with UNDRIP and IFC Performance Standard 7.
- Develop Gender Action Plans and Resettlement Frameworks (if applicable).
- Monitor and mitigate social risks (e.g., displacement, cultural impacts).
- Train local teams on grievance redress mechanisms.
- Build partnerships with local governments, chiefdoms, and NGOs to strengthen project legitimacy.
- Facilitate participatory mapping exercises with communities.
Required Expertise & Qualifications
- 5+ years in community engagement or social safeguards for environmental projects in Uganda.
- Proven track record in
- 1) Land conflict resolution and customary land documentation.
- 2) Negotiating community carbon agreements (REDD+ or similar).
- 3) Applying FPIC, UNDRIP, and IFC Performance Standards.
- Familiarity with Uganda’s land governance structures and carbon policies.
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in social sciences, Anthropology, Land Law, or related fields.
- Certifications in FPIC, social impact assessment, or land tenure (e.g., RRI, Landesa) are a plus.
- Examples of Writing samples (e.g., community agreements, FPIC reports).
Required Competencies
- Balances community needs with project objectives.
- Navigates complex socio-political contexts.
- Works across teams (legal, technical, government).
- Ensures open communication with stakeholders.
- Respects traditional governance systems.
- Fluency in Luganda, Swahili, or other local languages.
Why Join Us?
As the exclusive implementer of East Africa Carbon Credit SMC’s (EACC) agreement with the Government of Uganda, Earths Work LLC is at the forefront of sustainable land management and carbon project development. You will:
- Create socioeconomic opportunities through high-impact projects.
- Work with a global team of experts.
- Access to competitive compensation and benefits.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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