Social Impact and Safeguarding Officer

Would you like to be part of improving the livelihoods of more than 2 million households and capturing more than 80 million tons of CO2 in the process? We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join us in making positive impacts on communities and the environment

The Organisation

The Global EverGreening Alliance (GEA) is an international NGO that coordinates the development and implementation of large-scale land restoration programs.

Its members include World Vision, CARE International, Oxfam, Catholic Relief Services, Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy, the World Resources Institute and The World Agroforestry Centre.

The Global Evergreening Alliance was established to create and apply long-term solutions to the global problems of land degradation and climate change. This is done through a collaborative approach with an emphasis on evergreening practices and regenerative farming that integrates trees into crop and livestock production systems of smallholder farms. In June 2022, the Alliance launched Restore Africa, the largest community-based land restoration program in Africa. More than 1,8 million hectares of degraded land will be restored through sustainable land management practices in six countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda, improving the livelihoods of more than 2 million households and capturing more than 80 million tons of CO2 in the process.

Position Summary

The Global Evergreening Alliance is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Social Impact and Safeguarding Officer to support the Global Evergreening Alliance's Africa Program Coordination Unit (PCU) and Africa Implementation Portfolio Manager. The role of Social Impact and Safeguarding Officer is to ensure that community engagement, safeguarding and social development aspects of Global Evergreening Alliance projects in the Africa portfolio are implemented in an appropriate and timely manner as per the requirements of the selected Impact Standard. The incumbent will ensure that community engagement requirements meet best practices and standards and that grievance mechanisms guidelines are developed/refined to support Implementing Partners in maintaining appropriate grievance mechanisms. The role will also involve the preparation of reports concerning projects' contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals in line with standards requirements.

The Social Impact and Safeguarding Officer exists to support and strengthen the social development and safeguard aspects of the Restore Africa portfolio of projects that are vital to the Impact Standard certification of projects. This is achieved through collaborative relationships with in-country partners', and other Global Evergreening Alliance teams, ensuring compliance, improving quality and strengthening relationships. 

Key Selection Criteria

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in social safeguards management, ideally in development projects and/or emergency assistance and/or social development
• An advanced degree in social sciences, social work, development studies from a recognised university/Institution
• Strong knowledge of environmental safeguards, best practices, gender equality and women's rights issues
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals and Impact Standards
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
• Knowledge of social risk management and broader safeguard issues
• Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality reports 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated stakeholder management, networking, negotiating and influencing skills
• Strong communication (written and oral)
• Capacity building and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of and experience with data protection and privacy 
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage heavy workloads
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of an effective team

How To Apply

Click the 'Apply' button to submit an application. Please include your resume and a cover letter clearly addressing the Key Selection Criteria. 

Only candidates who address the selection criteria will be considered for shortlisting. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  

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The Global Evergreening Alliance has zero tolerance for child abuse, discrimination, harassment, and workplace bullying. All staff, including volunteers, are required to sign an acknowledgement and adhere strictly to the organisation's child protection, safeguarding and other policies. In addition, the successful applicant will need to provide a recent Police Record Check and a current Working with Children Check card (where appropriate).