Livelihoods and Social Safeguards Manager

Title: Livelihoods and Social Safeguards Manager  

Location: Bogota, Colombia

Team: Technical (Impact) 

Reports to: Director of Impact 

Full-time position, permanent and local contract 

Starting date: ASAP 2026 

PUR Description 

PUR is a global, impact-focused B-Corp specializing in the development of environmental restoration projects, known as ‘nature-based solutions' (NbS). Since 2008, we have been helping the world’s largest organizations meet their ESG targets, reduce their environmental footprint, and regenerate the ecosystems they depend on across complex supply chains. Having developed over 45 projects in more than 30 countries, PUR is recognized as both a pioneer and leader in a sector that is now at the forefront of global efforts to address the ongoing climate and biodiversity crisis. 

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to fostering and operationalizing insetting strategies—interventions by companies within their own value chains designed to reduce GHG emissions while creating positive impacts for communities, landscapes, and ecosystems. By championing this insetting approach, we aim to create a holistic range of benefits that extend beyond ecological restoration, encompassing social and economic dimensions through enhanced agricultural yields and resilience to climate change-induced stresses, among others. 

One of the distinctive features of our work is our ability to tailor projects to the specific needs of different regions and communities. By recognizing the unique characteristics of each ecosystem and the cultural context of the communities involved, we ensure our initiatives are contextually relevant and have a meaningful and sustainable impact. All our projects are developed in close collaboration with local actors, including cooperatives, NGOs, governments, and corporations. Today, we employ 200 staff across 16 countries with key offices in Paris (HQ) and Toronto. 

The role

PUR is seeking a Livelihoods and Social Safeguards Manager with experience and expertise in the design, development, and monitoring of social safeguards; livelihoods activities; carbon permanence strategies and benefit sharing agreements and farm economic impacts within carbon projects in agricultural landscapes. You will work across diverse geographies and cultures, shaping how we engage with communities and distribute benefits. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in social safeguards with practical experience designing payment for ecosystem services (PES) and benefit-sharing mechanisms in smallholder farmer contexts.

The main responsibilities in a non-exhaustive manner of this ambitious role will be: 

Social Safeguards Compliance

• Conduct social safeguard risk assessments for new and existing projects, identifying potential adverse impacts, and designing appropriate mitigation measures aligned with carbon standard requirements.

• Support the development of grievance redress mechanisms (GRMs) that are accessible, transparent, and effective for smallholder participants.

Payment for Ecosystem Services and Benefit Sharing

• Design and refine PES schemes and benefit-sharing arrangements that are tailored to local contexts

• Conduct the financial analysis of the project’s benefits that includes projects costs, benefits to participants and opportunity costs.

• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operation field teams to structure the implementation of payment mechanisms, including payment channels, and logistics.

• Assess the capacity of partners to oversee and execute PES.

• Support the engagement process with farmers on the benefit sharing scheme, soliciting their feedback to finalize the benefit sharing agreement.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of benefit-sharing models, incorporating feedback from communities, and adapting approaches as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation

• Conduct stakeholder mapping exercises and development of stakeholder communication plans.

• Support stakeholder consultation processes across all project phases—from inception through verification—ensuring meaningful participation of all stakeholder groups.

• Support the local team on implementing the Global FPIC protocol.

• Train and support field teams and local partners in best practice engagement techniques and safeguard requirements.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Learning

• Establish and manage systems for ongoing social safeguard monitoring, data collection, and reporting—tracking indicators related to community wellbeing, benefit distribution, grievances, and safeguard compliance.

• Support the development of PDDs and monitoring report for project validation and verification cycles and support the audit process.

• Prepare high-quality documentation for certification audits and investor reporting.

• Contribute to organizational learning by sharing insights, case studies, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Farmer’s livelihoods topics  

• Develop livelihood baseline assessments  

• Identify and monitor livelihoods and resilience indicators  

• Develop farmer economic models based on the project design  

Capacity Building

• Develop and deliver training programs on social safeguards, PES design, and stakeholder engagement for internal staff, partners, and community representatives.

• Stay current with evolving standards, regulations, and best practices in social safeguards and community-based carbon projects.

We are looking for a candidate with: 

• Master's or equivalent degree from a broad range of disciplines will be considered including international development, rural development, agricultural economics, or similar; 

• At least 5-8 years of experience in livelihood topics; social safeguards; stakeholder consultation and benefit sharing. Preferably in the context of smallholder farmer carbon projects. 

• Field experience in agriculture in the regions where PUR operates, especially working with smallholder farmers;

• Standards knowledge: Strong familiarity with voluntary carbon market standards (Verra, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo) and international safeguard frameworks (IFC, FPIC, UNGPs).

• Experience with economic model for farms and living income 

• Strong project management and organizational skills, including a high level of teamwork, goal setting, workflow and budget management, and a focus on delivery; the ability to coordinate across multiple geographies and time zones is essential; 

• Regional experience: Demonstrated experience working in at least one of the following regions: Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, South/Southeast Asia. 

• Experience in cocoa or coffee value chains considered a strong asset; 

• Ability to navigate and balance corporate interests with farmer priorities; 

• Strong sense of accountability and commitment/follow-through;

• Excellent communication skills to be able to represent PUR at conferences; 

• Looks for impact by making decisions based on facts and critical thinking;

• Fluent in English, French is considered an asset; and local languages  

• Flexible to travel on a need-basis according to the projects.

• Must have a legal work permit in Colombia

At PUR, we strive to build inclusive teams and an equitable workplace where our employees feel respected, supported, and empowered. As a global company operating across six continents, we recognize that diversity in the workplace is essential to achieving our mission.  

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other aspect that makes them unique. 

PUR is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment.  If you require accommodation or consideration throughout the interview process, let us know, and we will do our best to support you.