Environmental and Social Safe Guard Officers

Date Posted: Dec 13, 2025

: 0 - 0

Apply Now

Job Detail

location_on
Location Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
desktop_windows
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
schedule
Shift: First Shift (Day)
analytics
Career Level: Experienced Professional
group
Positions: 1
calendar_view_day
Experience: 3 years
male
Gender: No Preference
school
Degree: Bachelors
calendar_month
Apply Before: Feb 28, 2026

Email to Friend Add to Favourite Report Abuse

Job Description

The Environmental & Social Safeguards (ESS) Officer is a technical officer who will assist the ESS Specialist to mainstream climate resiliency in all DFC’s operations consistent with the Corporation’s strategic objectives. This includes the financing of economically viable, technically feasible, environmentally sustainable, and climate resilient investments in Belize, the promotion of greening initiatives (e.g. waste management, sustainable procurement, energy conservation) to operate in an environmental and socially sustainable manner, and the implementation of DFC’s climate footprint and Go Green Action Plan to improve the Corporation’s carbon footprint and establish the organization as a responsible social partner.

The applicant must have strong knowledge of environmental and climate-related matters, including Belize’s Environmental laws/ regulations, national climate commitments, and supporting policies, a background in project development/project management skills, complemented with excellent analytical and communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s Degree in Climate or Environmental Science, or Natural Resource Management, or related field.
Experience in development banking would be an asset.
Working knowledge of the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Performance Standards is a distinct advantage.

Also knowledgeable in:

Sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and climate finance
Implementing international safeguards policies/standards
Policies, legislation and procedures associated with environmental management
Ability to generate and sustain ongoing consultation and meaningful participatory processes with a wide cross section of stakeholders
Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent knowledge of Belize Climate Commitments, policies and programs
Sound Knowledge of Belize’s environmental laws
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Key Responsibilities Include:

The ESS Officer will assist the ESS Specialist in generating awareness amongst management, staff and the public about environmental sustainability, the impact of climate change, and promote gender inclusive mitigation and adaptation interventions to minimize climate impacts and engender environmental and social sustainability. To facilitate this process, the ESS Officer will assist the ESS Specialist with the following:

Monitor DFC’s loan projects and investments for compliance with DFC’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS).
Provide guidance and procedures for managing mitigation measures and actions stemming from the E&S risk categorization process.
Collect and analyze environmental and social data from DFC’s project interventions.
Represent DFC on relevant national Climate/ Environmental related conferences and workshop, Committees or Working Groups.
Assist in enhancing staff capability in evaluating project interventions for climate change and environmental risk.
Assist in the preparation of work plans, procurement plans, progress reports, annual reports, project completion reports and other reports that may be required.
Support the development and implementation of innovative and impactful projects that can qualify for bilateral or multilateral climate and/or developmental financing including funding from GCF.

TO APPLY

Application package must include the following:

Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Copy of most recent qualification
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (no older than six months) – two must be professional references, one of which must be from a previous employer
Copy of Social Security Card
The successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Report as part of the background check

SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:

People Operations Manager

Development Finance Corporation

City of Belmopan

Benefits

Great work environment
Room for growth

Skills Required

Company Overview

Development Finance Corporation

Belmopan, Cayo, Belize

1 Current Jobs Openings

DFC offers loans for Businesses, Homes, Students, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Tourism, Manufacturing Read More

Google Map

Related Jobs

There are currently no open positions available.

Search Jobs

One million success stories. Start yours today.