Environmental and Social Safeguarding Coordinator

About the role

NRC Libya is looking for an Environmental and Social Safeguarding (ESS) Coordinator in Benghazi. The role leads the development and implementation of an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) across shelter, infrastructure and livelihoods programmes, ensuring projects respect local communities, minimise risk and are environmentally sound. It suits women with backgrounds in engineering, social science, energy or environmental disciplines who are interested in safeguarding, compliance and sustainable development in humanitarian settings.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the technical focal point for environmental and social safeguarding across NRC's Libya operations.
• Lead the implementation and quality control of the ESMF and risk mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with internal teams, donors and contractors to ensure compliance with environmental and social standards.
• Train, coach and support NRC staff and implementing partners on ESS tools and approaches.
• Liaise with the donor's E&S focal point and report regularly on safeguarding requirements.
• Support risk categorisation, assessment design and monitoring of sub-projects, especially infrastructure and cash-based interventions.
• Promote gender-sensitive, inclusive practices in community engagement and environmental planning.
• Visit project sites regularly to monitor implementation, engage with communities, support technical teams and carry out spot checks; safe and secure field travel is supported.

Required profile

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy, Architecture or a related field; a second degree in social science, development or gender is a plus.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in humanitarian or development programmes.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Behavioural competencies: strategic thinking, empowering others and building trust, managing resources, handling insecure environments, planning and delivering results, and initiating change.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of World Bank Environmental and Social Standards or similar frameworks such as KfW or AFD.
• Experience drafting or reviewing environmental and social assessments, ESMPs and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with NEAT+, solar energy projects or similar environmental screening tools.
• Coordination, training and facilitation skills.