Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Peoples Member

• Provide independent technical review and advisory support to PACT and prospective funding recipients on programme and project development
• Assess the feasibility, sustainability, and strategic alignment of proposed investments
• Conduct technical screening and appraisal of funding proposals before submission to PACT’s Internal Screening Committee
• Review Environmental and Social Management Plans and related sub-plans for adequacy and compliance with applicable Performance Standards
• Recommend measures to address environmental, social, climate, fiduciary, and gender-related risks
• Advise on compliance with safeguards frameworks, national legislation, institutional policies, and donor requirements
• Support programme monitoring, evaluation, adaptive management, and learning
• Promote transparency, accountability, and technical rigor across PACT’s programmes and financing mechanisms
• Provide lessons learned and recommendations to strengthen the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS)
• Document reviews and recommendations in technical assessment reports to support PACT’s programme appraisal and decision-making

• Graduate degree (Master's or higher) in Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Management, Indigenous Studies, or a closely related field
• Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated professional experience in cultural heritage, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, or FPIC processes
• Working knowledge of tangible and intangible cultural heritage and chance finds procedures
• Experience with FPIC processes, traditional knowledge safeguards, and community consultation
• Familiarity with international safeguards frameworks (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESF, GCF ESS, AF ESP) or equivalent
• Strong analytical and written English communication skills
• Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least two professional references, and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
• Applications must be submitted in English
• Members must maintain independence, declare conflicts of interest, and uphold confidentiality

• BZD $600 per meeting
• BZD $100 for each proposal reviewed
• Annual contract engagement