Job Description
Location: Bengaluru
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nAbout Equilibrium:
nEquilibrium is a full-stack carbon removal developer building one of the largest high-integrity carbon portfolios from the Global South, with a ~20Mt CO₂ removal pipeline. We develop bankable, high-impact projects by integrating advanced climate science, an in-house digital MRV platform, and creative blended finance.
nOur portfolio spans across nature-based and engineered removal: on nature-based, we have large-scale agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and mangrove restoration initiatives; on engineered removal, we are building India's leading biochar platform with large-scale commercial operations. Collectively, our projects span 120,000+ hectares and will support over 150,000 smallholder farmers and coastal communities.
nOur work is backed by a $3M institutional seed round from Peak XV (formerly Sequoia) and Avaana Capital, and driven by a 95+ member team with deep expertise in climate science, carbon markets, and project operations.
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nKey Responsibilities:




nWe are seeking a Social Safeguards Specialist to support the social design and implementation of our Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) projects. This role will focus on community engagement, participatory planning, and ensuring that project implementation aligns with strong social safeguards and impact goals. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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- Design and facilitate Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and other participatory techniques to understand community needs, priorities, and local context.n
- Design and implement Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes with project communities.n
- Support training and capacity-building initiatives for farmers, community members, and local partners.n
- Conduct social and economic impact assessments to measure project outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.n
- Facilitate convergence with government schemes and local development initiatives wh

📌 Asst. Manager (Bengaluru Urban)
🏢 Equilibrium
📍 Bengaluru Urban