POSITION SUMMARY

The Monitoring + Evaluation (M+E) Social Coordinator is the primary focal point for community-centered MEAL activities and social safeguard monitoring (e.g., Free, Prior + Informed Consent (FPIC), community consultations, and grievance mechanisms) in the project’s MEAL/MRV system. This role delivers accurate, auditable tracking of community outcomes and safeguards documentation to meet carbon standard requirements. Working closely with the M+E GIS Coordinator, the role integrates social data and community feedback into a unified monitoring system to support decision making and strengthen accountability to project stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Safeguards + Data Systems: Oversee social safeguard monitoring within MEAL/MRV. Ensure FPIC, community feedback, and social indicators are accurately captured, stored, and audit-ready; coordinate with GIS Coordinator to enable integration with spatial data.
Community Engagement + FPIC: Document stakeholder engagement processes, with a focus on FPIC. Maintain clear records and serve as the main point of contact for community participation data.
Social Data Collection + Quality: Design and implement data collection (surveys, interviews, participatory methods). Train field teams, oversee ethical data collection, and ensure QA/QC of all social datasets.
Grievance Mechanism Administration: Administer the GRM and feedback channels. Track, resolve, and analyze grievances in line with project standards, and support management in addressing systemic issues..
Data Analysis + Reporting: Analyze social data to assess community outcomes and risks. Produce clear reports for internal use and external verification, integrating insights with GIS outputs where relevant.
Audit Readiness + Compliance: Maintain complete and verifiable documentation (FPIC, engagement logs, benefit-sharing). Support audits and ensure alignment with carbon standards (e.g., Equitable Earth, VCS/CCB).
Cross-Team + Community Coordination: Coordinate with GIS Coordinator and project teams to align fieldwork, reduce duplication, and ensure culturally appropriate engagement. Backstop the GIS Coordinator when needed on community entry aspects of technical fieldwork, just as the GIS Coordinator supports with technical mapping for community initiatives.
EDUCATION + WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree Social Sciences (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology), Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Social Development, Environmental Policy) is a plus.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in monitoring + evaluation, social research, or community development, including direct field experience in stakeholder engagement or social safeguards in environmental, conservation, or development projects.
Experience with FPIC processes and community-based monitoring in rural settings is strongly preferred.
Experience designing and conducting surveys, interviews, focus groups, or participatory monitoring, with familiarity in carbon project co-benefit standards (e.g., CCB, Equitable Earth) and stakeholder engagement.
SKILLS + ABILITIES

Models the Ethos in all professional interactions, demonstrating a commitment to the organization's values, vision, and conduct standards.
Strong skills in social research and community M&E, including surveys, participatory methods, and qualitative analysis; solid understanding of social safeguards and FPIC.
Experience managing social datasets, ensuring data quality (verification, validation, cleaning), and maintaining audit-ready records.
Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage communities, lead participatory processes.
Strong writing skills to produce clear, concise reports and safeguard documentation for internal use and external auditors.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Can manage conflicts or grievances with empathy and fairness, working toward mutually beneficial solutions.
Strong organization and adaptability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in remote field settings.
Ability to analyze and present data clearly (reports, charts, visualizations) for technical and non-technical audiences.
Proficiency with standard tools (MS Office, data collection and analysis tools).
Familiarity with EarthRanger and Ecoscope is an advantage.
Fluency in English (written and spoken), is required; proficiency in Kiswahili and/or Maa is a strong asset.

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