Safeguards Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​For nearly 30 years, Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all​. We know that human beings are totally dependent on nature — and that by saving nature, we’re saving ourselves. JOB SUMMARY QUALIFICATIONSRequiredBachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, such as international development or social sciences, plus 4 to 6 years of experience working with project and program design, monitoring, and compliance of public or private donor-funded projects in the area of environment, conservation, and/or development, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and experience in deg, applying, and monitoring environment and social safeguards (with emphasis on social safeguards, including stakeholder engagement, gender mainstreaming, grievance mechanisms, labor & working conditions, community health & safety, etc.) Strong understanding of project-driven social and environmental risks and impacts, particularly the inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized peoples, gender equality, Indigenous Peoples, benefit-sharing, conflict, and grievance redress. Relevant experience with gender-responsive programming, including the design and implementation of practical gender action plans. Strong capacity to communicate with government agencies, local communities, civil society organizations, Indigenous Peoples, and other stakeholders. Excellent cross-cultural and people skills, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at both a programming and institutional level. Ability to work independently and /or remotely, to meet deadlines and commitments. Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work in team environments, including building productive partnerships across a diversity of stakeholders. Attention to detail and discretion in the discussion of sensitive risk-related issues Excellent English oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and deg engaging and informative training for various audiences. Fluency in an appropriate second language for the region (French is required or Spanish preferred). RESPONSIBILITIES Provide input, analysis, and support to developing and overseeing the Seed Fund ESMS, including risk identification, procedures for safeguard screening, guidance, tools, and approaches within the Fund and country-level initiatives. Ensure the coordination and integration of E&S risk management procedures within the Fund’s internal processes. Evaluate safeguard compliance (using due diligence criteria) by reviewing necessary E&S documentation of country packages and with potential site visits Provide technical guidance to country package partners on safeguard risk identification, analysis of mitigation measures, implementation & monitoring of efficacy. Provide technical guidance and capacity building to country package partners that advance social commitments, including meaningful gender and so