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Assistant Conservation Monitoring Coordinator

Space for Giants

KenyaMid level · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 29 Oct 2026
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Role overview

Space for Giants is hiring an Assistant Conservation Monitoring Coordinator based in Nanyuki, Kenya. This role is suitable for someone with experience in conservation data management and GIS, who can support monitoring systems and data workflows within conservation programmes.

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What you will do

  • Support the collection, cleaning, storage, and verification of ecological, spatial, and social data from various projects.
  • Maintain data integrity and organise cloud-based data repositories.
  • Create and update interactive web maps, dashboards, and story maps using ArcGIS to display conservation impacts and programme progress.
  • Provide operational support for conservation technology platforms such as ArcGIS Online, EarthRanger, and SMART, including data entry and troubleshooting.
  • Assist in deploying mobile data collection tools and support field teams with app configuration and syncing.
  • Help track programme indicators and contribute to monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
  • Draft reports, case studies, and knowledge products, preparing data summaries and visualizations for diverse audiences.
  • Assist in training field teams on monitoring protocols and data collection tools, and develop training materials.
  • Conduct field missions for data collection, technology assessment, and on-site support.
  • Coordinate with internal staff and external partners including Kenya Wildlife Service and NGOs, and participate in multi-stakeholder meetings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Science, Geography, GIS, IT, Community Development, or related field.
  • Between 2 and 4 years of experience in conservation data management, GIS, monitoring and evaluation, or field conservation support.
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.
  • Familiarity with EarthRanger conservation monitoring platforms.
  • Experience using mobile data collection applications such as Survey123.
  • Skills in data cleaning, basic analysis, and visualization using tools like Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Ability to prepare detailed technical and non-technical reports.
  • Willingness to be based full-time in Nanyuki and work occasional weekends or evenings as needed.
  • Experience in conservation research.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
  • Commitment to data integrity and ethical data handling.
  • Flexibility and resilience to support programme objectives.

How to apply

Apply online through the employer's official contact. Submit your application before the closing date, which has not been published.

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