Environmental, Social and Climate Resilience Specialist

Job Description

Title: Environmental, Social and Climate Resilience Specialist

Company Name: Shushilan

Vacancy: 5

Age: At most 60 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 12 years

• Masters

• Master`s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability Climate Change, Geography, Development Studies, Social Science, or any other relevant subject from any reputed university.

• At least 12 years

• Age At most 60 years

• Experience Requirements: Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in environmental and social safeguards, climate resilience, or related areas within national/international NGOs or development projects. Proficiency in reporting, monitoring, and capacity-building related to safeguard policies and climate adaptation.

• Additional Requirements

• Team building capacity

• Written and oral communications skills in English and Bengali

• Computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Respect on gender, PSEA, Safeguarding, code of conduct and cultural diversity

• Committed on response in any humanitarian emergency if necessary

• Able to drive a motorbike with valid motorbike driving license

• Able to operate virtual platform like Skype/Zoom/Team etc.

• Environmental and Social Safeguards & Climate Resilience Specialist will be responsible to Project Head;

• Provide leadership in integrating environmental and social safeguards into project design and implementation.

• Mainstream Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and develop project-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs).

• Conduct site-level environmental and social risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans are properly implemented.

• Lead training and orientation sessions for project staff, contractors, community members, youth groups, and government stakeholders on safeguard compliance.

• Support community engagement, consultation processes, and grievance redress mechanisms to address safeguard concerns.

• Coordinate with infrastructure and engineering teams to integrate safeguard measures into construction or renovation activities.

• Monitor the implementation of safeguards at the field level and conduct spot checks to ensure compliance with policies and guidelines.

• Prepare regular safeguard reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) with recommended actions, and contribute to M&E and donor reporting.

• Promote climate-resilient practices and sustainable adaptation strategies among vulnerable communities.

• Ensure all activities align with national laws and donor safeguard requirements, including environmental, social inclusion, and protection standards.

• Maintain accurate records of safeguard assessments, training, and community feedback for internal and external reviews.