Contract type: Freelance

Location: Remote working with travel to project sites

Commitment: Depending on projects, could range from a few days a month to full time

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

Deadline: Project positions will be filled as suitable candidates are identified

Application: Please complete the CV Submission Form

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Background:

TLLG was established in 2017 by a group of environmental and social experts with an interest in supporting the development of nature-based solutions to global environmental and humanitarian challenges. Our team of experts continues to expand enabling us to support a growing number of projects and programmes at all stages of their development including design, implementation, evaluation, and applying lessons learned.

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We provide support across three thematic areas:

• Natural Climate Solutions - protection, restoration, and improved land management actions that increase carbon storage and/or avoid greenhouse gas emissions from forests, wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural lands.

• Forest and Landscape Restoration –restoring ecological functionality and enhancing human well-being across deforested or degraded forest landscapes.

• Biodiversity Conservation – protecting and preserving species, habitats, ecosystems, and genetic diversity.

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TLLG are currently working with a range of projects and programmes on the application of environmental and social safeguards to initiatives within these thematic areas. This includes but is not limited design and development of Environmental and Social Due Diligences (ESDDs), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), and the development of safeguard plans. TLLG also supports companies and Conservation Trust Funds to design and develop an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) and apply this in practice. Increasingly, TLLG is providing training and technical support to organisations and teams in these areas.

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As one of the key risks of ecosystem management projects is related to access restrictions, TLLG often conducts assessments related to the potential impacts of access restrictions, and the feasibility of mitigation measures. This requires expertise in conducting livelihood feasibility assessments, assessing existing livelihood interventions, market-based assessments, and experience in livelihood development programming. Candidates with this expertise are encouraged to apply.

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We are looking for freelance consultants to join our project teams. We have roles for Senior Consultants, most often as Team Leaders, and Consultants, most often as Team Members. We are particularly looking for candidates living and working in the regions where TLLG projects are implemented (see TLLG Projects). For the right candidates, there are opportunities for progression within TLLG to Associate and Partner level.

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Senior Consultant Responsibilities:

The Senior Consultant will often be the Team Leader and will be responsible for the technical development of a given assignment. This involves providing oversight to team members, coordinating the project development, and providing technical input relevant to their area of expertise.

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Senior Consultants have responsibility for understanding the context of the project proponent, the needs of the assignment in terms of the international standards and national legislation and developing and implementing a technical support package that results in the required assessment or plans. The Team Leader works closely with the project manager and contract director to develop the required documents and plans in line with the requirements of the international environmental and social safeguard frameworks that apply.

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Typical activities will vary depending on the assignment but can include leading the screening of projects, the planning of environmental and social impact assessments, conducting these assessments, and preparing safeguard plans. Technical support will be provided by TLLG Partners and Associates as needed. Activities will also include client calls, working closely with the project proponents, and often fieldwork.

 

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in safeguards-related work including for example E&S due diligence, E&S impact assessment, development of safeguard plans, and livelihood development programming

• Qualification in a relevant field, such as social sciences, geography, development studies, international development, economics

• Experience in designing and implementing due diligence, impact assessments, and safeguard plans, and writing associated reports and plans

• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following thematic areas:

  • Development of environmental and social safeguards such as Grievance Redress Mechanisms, Process Frameworks, Livelihood Restoration Plans, Environmental and Social Management Plans

  • Stakeholder engagement and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)

  • Design and development E&S due diligence and E&S impact assessments

  • Livelihood development programming and feasibility assessments

• Experience in managing projects and teams

• Excellent communication skills and experience of participatory approaches and values

• Ability to produce high-quality reports and plans in English.

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Desirable:

• Experience providing training in the thematic areas listed above

• Proficiency in spoken and written French, Portuguese, or Spanish.

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