East African Carbon Company (EACC) is a leading organization focused on carbon offset projects and sustainable environmental practices in East Africa EACC works to promote climate action, biodiversity conservation, and community-led conservation initiatives, aligning with global standards such as Verra VCS and Gold Standard.

The organization fosters a professional and collaborative work environment dedicated to environmental and social impact

Job Summary

Earths Work LLC seeks an Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialist to lead social impact management for nature-based carbon projects (REDD+, agroforestry) in Uganda. This role ensures projects adhere to FPIC (Free, Prior, and Informed Consent) principles, resolve land ownership conflicts, and design equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms while meeting Verra CCB and IFC Performance Standards

Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities in Detail

• Lead FPIC processes to secure community consent for carbon projects
• Negotiate and draft benefit-sharing agreements (e.g., revenue distribution, livelihood programs)
• Ensure compliance with UNDRIP and IFC Performance Standard 7
• Develop Gender Action Plans and Resettlement Frameworks (if applicable)
• Monitor and mitigate social risks (e.g., displacement, cultural impacts)
• Train local teams on grievance redress mechanisms
• Build partnerships with local governments, chiefdoms, and NGOs to strengthen project legitimacy
• Facilitate participatory mapping exercises with communities

Qualifications, Education, and Competencies

Additional Qualifications

• Proven track record in: Land conflict resolution and customary land documentation; Negotiating community carbon agreements (REDD+ or similar); Applying FPIC, UNDRIP, and IFC Performance Standards
• Familiarity with Uganda’s land governance structures and carbon policies
• Certifications in FPIC, social impact assessment, or land tenure (e.g., RRI, Landesa) are a plus
• Fluency in Luganda, Swahili, or other local languages

Required Competencies

• Balances community needs with project objectives
• Navigates complex socio-political contexts
• Works across teams (legal, technical, government)
• Ensures open communication with stakeholders
• Respects traditional governance systems