Environmental and Social Safeguards and Grievance Redress Mechanism Specialist

The specialist will establish environmental and social safeguards and a grievance mechanism for FAO’s Kyrgyzstan forest and rangeland climate project, preparing management plans, screening risks, consulting communities, training institutions and monitoring confidential complaints and compliance.

Department: Kyrgyzstan Country Office

• Identify environmental and social risks, impacts, gender gaps and inclusion concerns
• Prepare, disclose and monitor site-specific environmental and social management plans
• Operate confidential grievance intake, referral, tracking and feedback mechanisms
• Train institutions and partners on safeguard frameworks, roles and monitoring responsibilities
• Facilitate public consultation with communities, institutions and vulnerable groups
• Screen feasibility materials, business plans and activities against safeguard criteria
• Oversee consultants and subcontractors and monitor labour and safety compliance
• Report monthly on safeguards and coordinate compliance with FAO, GCF, GEF and national rules

• Advanced university degree in agriculture, forestry, natural-resource management, environmental science, environmental engineering or a related field
• At least eight years of progressively responsible experience preparing, implementing or reviewing safeguard frameworks, management plans, impact assessments and reporting frameworks
• Working knowledge of Russian and Kyrgyz at level C
• Kyrgyz nationality or residence

• Appointment is subject to medical fitness and applicable accreditation, residency, visa and security requirements