Safeguards and Social Sciences Technical Director

The Safeguards and Social Sciences Technical Director provides global leadership on safeguards policy, social science approaches, and conservation planning across WCS regional programs. The role focuses on identifying and mitigating negative social impacts of conservation activities while advancing human rights-based approaches to improve community well-being and conservation outcomes. This position supports field programs in implementing safeguards, applying social science methodologies, and ensuring compliance with global and organizational standards.