Social / Environmental Safeguard Specialist

National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)

Multiple Cities, Pakistan

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Review existing social safeguards and environment related policies, plans, procedures and protocols in the targeted tehsils/villages and assist in the development of a comprehensive strategy related to social and environmental protection of PRSWSSP projects to achieve the set targets.
Contribute in the design and development of comprehensive community based communication tools and BCC campaign materials and activities, in consideration with social and environmental safeguards.
Identify all the environmental, and health and safety hazards prevailing in the target tehsils/villages and form a comprehensive strategy to communicate to the masses how to prevent or mitigate the impacts of these hazardous materials.
Manage, supervise and guide the consultants in developing environment friendly schemes in the target tehsils and villages.
Guide, oversee and manage all the relevant resources in developing environment friendly BCC schemes and campaigns for effective and efficient implementation of environmental safeguards.
Contribute in the design and development of BCC material to communicate concept of climate change and help villagers develop understanding of climate change and its impacts.
Contribute in the preparation of material regarding plastic waste and sensitize people about its negative impacts including proper handling and disposal of waste of various types.

Skills

Compliance Skills Social Risk Management Capacity Building

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Planning & Development

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Department:

NRSP WASH Project

Job Location:

Islamabad, Lahore, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Masters

Degree Title:

Bachelor's in Environmental Science

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

10 Years (Relevant work experience in matters related to social and environmental safeguards, community mobilization etc. Preferably, experience of working in similar projects/assignments (related to WASH), in similar capacity, with international donors.)

Apply Before:

Jul 01, 2025

Posting Date:

Jun 16, 2025

National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)

N.G.O./Social Services - Islamabad, Lahore

Established in 1991, NRSP is the largest Rural Support Programme in the country in terms of outreach, staff and development activities. It is a not for profit organization registered under Section 42 of Companies Ordinance 1984. NRSP's mandate is to alleviate poverty by harnessing people's potential and undertake development activities in Pakistan. It has a presence in 46 Districts in all the four Provinces including Azad Jammu and Kashmir through Regional Offices and Field Offices. NRSP is currently working with more than half a million poor households organized into a network of more than 57,179 Community Organizations. With sustained incremental growth, it is emerging as Pakistan's leading engine for poverty reduction and rural development.