Asst. Manager - Social Safeguards Specialist

Equilibrium · Bangalore district, India

Location: Bengaluru

About Equilibrium:

Equilibrium is a full-stack carbon removal developer building one of the largest high-integrity carbon portfolios from the Global South, with a ~20Mt CO₂ removal pipeline. We develop bankable, high-impact projects by integrating advanced climate science, an in-house digital MRV platform, and innovative blended finance.

Our portfolio spans across nature-based and engineered removal: on nature-based, we have large-scale agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and mangrove restoration initiatives; on engineered removal, we are building India's leading biochar platform with large-scale commercial operations. Collectively, our projects span 120,000+ hectares and will support over 150,000 smallholder farmers and coastal communities.

Our work is backed by a $3M institutional seed round from Peak XV (formerly Sequoia) and Avaana Capital, and driven by a 95+ member team with deep expertise in climate science, carbon markets, and project operations.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Social Safeguards Specialist to support the social design and implementation of our Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) projects. This role will focus on community engagement, participatory planning, and ensuring that project implementation aligns with strong social safeguards and impact goals. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Design and facilitate Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and other participatory techniques to understand community needs, priorities, and local context.
• Design and implement Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes with project communities.
• Support training and capacity-building initiatives for farmers, community members, and local partners.
• Conduct social and economic impact assessments to measure project outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate convergence with government schemes and local development initiatives where relevant.
• Design and manage grievance redressal mechanisms and support adaptive management processes to address community feedback and project learnings.
• Work closely with field teams, local stakeholders, and HQ teams to ensure effective and responsible project implementation.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences (Rural Development) or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience working in the development sector.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in rural environments.
• Experience working with tribal and rural communities, particularly smallholder farmers, is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, mobilize participation, and address community-specific challenges.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with a sensitivity to local cultural and social dynamics.

How to Apply:

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