Social Safeguards Specialist

About the role

The Social Safeguards Specialist will join Sustainable Future Consulting’s Lilongwe office on a full‑time basis. The role focuses on assessing social impacts, designing and implementing safeguard plans, and ensuring compliance with national and international standards for development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct social impact assessments and risk analyses for client programmes.
• Develop, implement and monitor social safeguard plans in line with regulatory frameworks.
• Liaise with government agencies, NGOs, community groups and other stakeholders to ensure inclusive consultation.
• Provide technical guidance on social risk management and conflict resolution.
• Design and deliver capacity‑building workshops for project teams and partners.
• Prepare detailed reports, data analyses and recommendations for clients.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Sociology or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in community‑based assignments, social impact assessments or related development work.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, community consultation and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, social policy development and international safeguard standards.
• Previous work with development agencies, NGOs or international organisations is an asset.

Required skills