Position Title: Safeguard OfficerLocation: KanchanaburiReports to: Conservation Program ManagerCollaborates with: Communications Officer Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Safeguard Officer to join our new project that focuses on community engagement, infrastructure development, and alternative income generation activities. The Safeguard Officer will work closely with the Project Manager and other team members to ensure that environmental and social safeguard standards are fully integrated into the project’s design, planning, implementation, and monitoring processes. This roleis essential to ensuring compliance with national regulations and donor safeguard requirements, while also promoting sustainability and minimizing project-related risks to people and ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Planning &amp; Assessment<ul style="margin:16px 0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Support the Project Manager in conducting environmental and social risk assessments for planned activities.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Develop and update safeguard screening tools, checklists, and management plans (e.g., ESMP, IPP, LRP) in line with donor and national safeguard policies.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Participate in community consultations to identify potential risks, cultural sensitivities, and appropriate mitigation measures.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;"> Identify potential risks related to infrastructure, livelihood interventions, and community-based initiatives. Implementation &amp; Monitoring</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Ensure safeguards are embedded in the design and implementation of infrastructure, community engagement, and income generation components.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Monitor safeguard compliance throughout the project lifecycle, including land use, waste management, occupational health and safety, and equitable benefit sharing.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Conduct regular site visits and field assessments in coordination with relevant team members.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Develop and maintain a grievance redress mechanism (GRM) and follow up on grievance resolution.</li></ul>Capacity Building &amp; Communication<ul style="margin:16px 0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Build capacity of project staff, partners, and local communities on safeguard policies and practices through training and awareness sessions.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Liaise with government agencies, CSOs, and donors to ensure safeguard alignment and transparency.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Facilitate inclusive stakeholder engagement, especially with Indigenous Peoples, women, and vulnerable groups.</li></ul>Documentation &amp; Reporting<ul style="margin:16px 0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of safeguard assessments, mitigation plans, monitoring reports, and stakeholder consultations.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Contribute to regular project reports, including donor-specific safeguard reporting requirements.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Support audits and reviews by external agencies or donors when required.</li></ul> Qualifications and Experience<ul style="margin:16px 0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Social Science, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies, or a related field.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;"> Minimum 5 years of professional experience in safeguard implementation, preferably in community-based projects or conservation/development sectors.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Proven knowledge of environmental and social safeguard frameworks (e.g.IUCN ‘s ESMS, national EIA laws).</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Experience working with communities, especially in rural or Indigenous contexts.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;"> Strong understanding of infrastructure, livelihood, and gender-sensitive programming.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Strong report writing and data management skills.</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Fluency in Thai and proficiency in English (spoken and written).</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;">Willingness to travel regularly to field sites and project communities.</li></ul>How to Apply Interested applicants should submit their most recent CV and a cover letter outlining their interest in the position (in both Thai and English) via the Panthera Careers Page. The application deadline is 16 July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Founded in 2006, Panthera is devoted to the conservation of the world&rsquo;s 40 species of wild cats and the vast ecosystems they inhabit. Our team of biologists, data scientists, law enforcement experts and wild cat advocates studies and protects the seven species of big cats: cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, lions, pumas, snow leopards and tigers. Panthera also creates targeted conservation strategies for the world&rsquo;s most threatened and overlooked small cats. With our supporters around the world, we inform the public about the plight of wild cats, work closely with communities living alongside these iconic species, protect wild cats and their prey from poaching, fight the illegal wildlife trade and safeguard the precious landscapes wild cats need to survive. If you love wild cats, then you&rsquo;re in our pride. Welcome to the movement to protect these captivating creatures and secure them for future generations. Visit panthera.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @pantheracats

Safeguard Officer

Position Title: Safeguard OfficerLocation: KanchanaburiReports to: Conservation Program ManagerCollaborates with: Communications Officer Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Safeguard Officer to join our new project that focuses on community engagement, infrastructure development, and alternative income generation activities. The Safeguard Officer will work closely with the Project Manager and other team members to ensure that environmental and social safeguard standards are fully integrated into the project’s design, planning, implementation, and monitoring processes. This roleis essential to ensuring compliance with national regulations and donor safeguard requirements, while also promoting sustainability and minimizing project-related risks to people and ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Planning &amp; Assessment<ul><li>Support the Project Manager in conducting environmental and social risk assessments for planned activities.</li><li>Develop and update safeguard screening tools, checklists, and management plans (e.g., ESMP, IPP, LRP) in line with donor and national safeguard policies.</li><li>Participate in community consultations to identify potential risks, cultural sensitivities, and appropriate mitigation measures.</li><li> Identify potential risks related to infrastructure, livelihood interventions, and community-based initiatives. Implementation &amp; Monitoring</li><li>Ensure safeguards are embedded in the design and implementation of infrastructure, community engagement, and income generation components.</li><li>Monitor safeguard compliance throughout the project lifecycle, including land use, waste management, occupational health and safety, and equitable benefit sharing.</li><li>Conduct regular site visits and field assessments in coordination with relevant team members.</li><li>Develop and maintain a grievance redress mechanism (GRM) and follow up on grievance resolution.</li></ul>Capacity Building &amp; Communication<ul><li>Build capacity of project staff, partners, and local communities on safeguard policies and practices through training and awareness sessions.</li><li>Liaise with government agencies, CSOs, and donors to ensure safeguard alignment and transparency.</li><li>Facilitate inclusive stakeholder engagement, especially with Indigenous Peoples, women, and vulnerable groups.</li></ul>Documentation &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of safeguard assessments, mitigation plans, monitoring reports, and stakeholder consultations.</li><li>Contribute to regular project reports, including donor-specific safeguard reporting requirements.</li><li>Support audits and reviews by external agencies or donors when required.</li></ul> Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Social Science, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies, or a related field.</li><li> Minimum 5 years of professional experience in safeguard implementation, preferably in community-based projects or conservation/development sectors.</li><li>Proven knowledge of environmental and social safeguard frameworks (e.g.IUCN ‘s ESMS, national EIA laws).</li><li>Experience working with communities, especially in rural or Indigenous contexts.</li><li> Strong understanding of infrastructure, livelihood, and gender-sensitive programming.</li><li>Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.</li><li>Strong report writing and data management skills.</li><li>Fluency in Thai and proficiency in English (spoken and written).</li><li>Willingness to travel regularly to field sites and project communities.</li></ul>How to Apply Interested applicants should submit their most recent CV and a cover letter outlining their interest in the position (in both Thai and English) via the Panthera Careers Page. The application deadline is 16 July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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