Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) Specialist at Food and Agriculture Organization
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is an agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) Specialist Job Type Full Time Qualification MBA/MSc/MA Experience 4 years Location Nairobi Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE Tasks and responsibilities Implementation and Monitoring of Safeguard and Indigenous Peoples Plans: Support the implementation of the project's Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP). Conduct regular site visits to monitor project activities and identify potential environmental, social, and cultural risks, with specific attention to impacts on Indigenous Peoples. Work with project teams to develop and implement mitigation measures for identified risks, ensuring that the rights and cultural heritage of Indigenous Peoples are respected. Ensure that project activities comply with relevant national environmental and social ...