{"id":108379,"date":"2026-08-16T09:22:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T09:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/safeguards-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T09:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T09:22:48","slug":"safeguards-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/safeguards-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Safeguards Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Safeguards Manager\", \"description\": \"POSITION OVERVIEW\\nThe Safeguards Manager will lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the organization's Environmental and Social Safeguards ESS system across conservation and carbon projects. The role will ensure compliance with applicable national legislation, donor requirements, carbon certification standards, and organizational safeguard policies while promoting equitable, inclusive, and sustainable project outcomes. The Safeguards Manager will work closely with technical teams, project managers, community engagement staff, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning MEL specialists, and external partners to ensure environmental and social risks are effectively identified, mitigated, monitored, and reported throughout the project lifecycle.\\nKey Experience\\nAt least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental and social safeguards, conservation, natural resource management, or climate change programs.\\nDemonstrated experience supporting conservation and\/or nature-based carbon projects.\\nExperience applying international safeguard frameworks and standards, including one ormore of:\\nVerra VCS and Climate, Community & Biodiversity CCB Standards\\nWorld Bank Environmental and Social Framework ESF\\nGreen Climate Fund GCF Environmental and Social Policy\\nOther recognized environmental and social safeguard frameworks\\nExperience conducting environmental and social impact assessments and developing mitigation measures.\\nExperience working with government agencies, community institutions, NGOs, and development partners.\\nExperience facilitating stakeholder engagement, community consultations, and grievancemanagement.\\nKnowledge and Skills\\nThe ideal candidate should demonstrate:\\nStrong understanding of biodiversity conservation and landscape restoration.\\nKnowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities IPLC rights and participatoryconservation approaches.\\nUnderstanding of Free, Prior and Informed Consent FPIC principles.\\nKnowledge of gender equality and social inclusion in conservation programming.\\nExcellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\\nStrong report writing and communication skills.\\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and work across multidisciplinary teams.\\nStrong facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.\\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data management tools.\\nQUALIFICATIONS\\nBachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural ResourceManagement, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.\\nMaster's degree in a relevant discipline is an added advantage\\nDeadline: On or before September 2nd, 2026, at 11:59 pm EAT\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-15\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association MMWCA\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-09-02T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"CONTRACTOR\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association MMWCA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Contract<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-09-02<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>POSITION OVERVIEW<br \/>The Safeguards Manager will lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the organization&#8217;s Environmental and Social Safeguards ESS system across conservation and carbon projects. The role will ensure compliance with applicable national legislation, donor requirements, carbon certification standards, and organizational safeguard policies while promoting equitable, inclusive, and sustainable project outcomes. The Safeguards Manager will work closely with technical teams, project managers, community engagement staff, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning MEL specialists, and external partners to ensure environmental and social risks are effectively identified, mitigated, monitored, and reported throughout the project lifecycle.<br \/>Key Experience<br \/>At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental and social safeguards, conservation, natural resource management, or climate change programs.<br \/>Demonstrated experience supporting conservation and\/or nature-based carbon projects.<br \/>Experience applying international safeguard frameworks and standards, including one ormore of:<br \/>Verra VCS and Climate, Community &#038; Biodiversity CCB Standards<br \/>World Bank Environmental and Social Framework ESF<br \/>Green Climate Fund GCF Environmental and Social Policy<br \/>Other recognized environmental and social safeguard frameworks<br \/>Experience conducting environmental and social impact assessments and developing mitigation measures.<br \/>Experience working with government agencies, community institutions, NGOs, and development partners.<br \/>Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement, community consultations, and grievancemanagement.<br \/>Knowledge and Skills<br \/>The ideal candidate should demonstrate:<br \/>Strong understanding of biodiversity conservation and landscape restoration.<br \/>Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities IPLC rights and participatoryconservation approaches.<br \/>Understanding of Free, Prior and Informed Consent FPIC principles.<br \/>Knowledge of gender equality and social inclusion in conservation programming.<br \/>Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br \/>Strong report writing and communication skills.<br \/>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across multidisciplinary teams.<br \/>Strong facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.<br \/>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data management tools.<br \/>QUALIFICATIONS<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural ResourceManagement, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.<br \/>Master&#8217;s degree in a relevant discipline is an added advantage<br \/>Deadline: On or before September 2nd, 2026, at 11:59 pm EAT<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>To apply, send your CV and Cover Letter to hr@onemaracarbon.org .<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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