Global Safeguards and Human Rights Specialist

Wildlife Conservation Society; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlife Conservation Society seeks a Safeguards and Human Rights Specialist to advance rights-based conservation globally. The role reports to the Executive Director, Rights and Communities, and coordinates training, assessments, and policy guidance across sites from New York and DC to field programs in Brazil and Colombia.

The successful candidate will implement UNDRIP and related principles, conduct impact assessments, and collaborate with regional teams to manage rights risks and safeguard

Job description

Wildlife Conservation Society seeks a Safeguards and Human Rights Specialist to advance rights-based conservation globally. The role reports to the Executive Director, Rights and Communities, and coordinates training, assessments, and policy guidance across sites from New York and DC to field programs in Brazil and Colombia.

The successful candidate will implement UNDRIP and related principles, conduct impact assessments, and collaborate with regional teams to manage rights risks and safeguard