Compliance and Enforcement Member

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Belize.

📋 Description

• Offer independent technical evaluation and advisory assistance to PACT and potential funding recipients regarding program and project development.

• Evaluate the feasibility, sustainability, and strategic alignment of proposed investments.

• Perform technical screening and appraisal of funding proposals prior to their submission to PACT's Internal Screening Committee.

• Review Environmental and Social Management Plans and associated sub-plans for sufficiency and compliance with relevant Performance Standards.

• Suggest measures to mitigate environmental, social, climate, fiduciary, and gender-related risks.

• Provide guidance on adherence to safeguards frameworks, national laws, institutional policies, and donor requirements.

• Assist in program monitoring, evaluation, adaptive management, and learning.

• Foster transparency, accountability, and technical excellence across PACT's programs and financing mechanisms.

• Share lessons learned and recommendations to enhance the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS).

• Maintain independence, disclose conflicts of interest, and ensure confidentiality.

• Document reviews and recommendations in technical assessment reports to aid in PACT's program appraisal and decision-making.

⛳️ Requirements

• A graduate degree (Master's or higher) in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Law, Public Policy, Environmental Management, or a closely related discipline.

• At least five (5) years of proven professional experience in regulatory compliance, environmental law, park ranger operations, wildlife crime, or conservation law enforcement.

• Proficient understanding of Belize's environmental legislation, permitting requirements, and enforcement mechanisms.

• Experience in assessing compliance with environmental and social regulations and national policies.

• Familiarity with international safeguards frameworks (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESF, GCF ESS, AF ESP) or their equivalents.

• Excellent analytical and written communication skills in English.

• Previous experience conducting technical reviews for climate finance entities, conservation trust funds, or international donors is desirable.

• Knowledge of Belize's protected areas legal framework and enforcement institutions is desirable.

• Familiarity with PACT's operational context and portfolio is desirable.

• Applications must be submitted in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• BZD $600 per meeting.

• BZD $100 for each proposal reviewed.

• Annual contract engagement.