• Build strong HSE frameworks

  • Develop and establish effective policies, procedures and protocols covering health, safety and environmental management, helping create a consistent approach across our global operations.

• Influence and collaborate globally

  • Work closely with international teams, local communities, partners and stakeholders to understand sustainability challenges, identify risks and develop solutions that are practical, culturally appropriate and capable of creating lasting impact.

• Build a culture of sustainability

  • Design and deliver engaging training and awareness initiatives for staff and volunteers, helping embed sustainability, health and safety into everyday decision-making and organisational culture.

• Measure impact and drive improvement

  • Develop appropriate measures to monitor the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives, using data and insight to identify opportunities for improvement and communicate progress to stakeholders.

• Champion sustainability externally

  • Represent Project Yananai on sustainability matters and help develop relationships with relevant governmental, non-governmental and other organisations to strengthen our expertise, partnerships and impact.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who combines professional expertise with a genuine desire to create positive change.

You will ideally bring:

• 3+ years’ experience in sustainability management, health and safety, environmental management or a related field.
• Experience developing and implementing sustainability, HSE or environmental strategies.
• Strong understanding of relevant policies, standards, risk management and compliance.
• The ability to translate strategy into practical policies, processes and measurable outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The confidence to work across cultures, countries and different organisational environments.
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach, with the ability to influence without relying solely on formal authority.
• A genuine commitment to social impact, environmental responsibility and community empowerment.

Experience within the charity, non-profit or international development sector would be advantageous, but it is not essential.

Why join Project Yananai?

• Make your expertise matter

  • Use your professional experience to help shape an organisation focused on tackling poverty and creating sustainable opportunities for communities.

• Build something from the ground up

  • This is an opportunity to have real ownership and influence. You won’t simply be stepping into an established framework — you’ll help create it.

• Work internationally

  • Collaborate with colleagues, communities and stakeholders across different countries and cultural environments.

• Make a lasting contribution

  • Help establish the standards, culture and practices that can support Project Yananai’s growth and long-term impact.

• Flexible and purpose-driven

  • The role is designed as a flexible voluntary opportunity that can work alongside your existing professional or personal commitments, with remote working and periodic travel.

Could this be your next opportunity to make a difference?

If you’re an experienced sustainability, health, safety or environmental professional who wants to apply your expertise to something with genuine social purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to bring your knowledge, challenge conventional thinking and help build sustainable practices that can support meaningful impact for years to come.

Project Yananai

Project Yananai is a UK-registered charity (No. 1209060) and an equal opportunity organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences.