As the Science & Conservation Director, the office holder will lead the organization’s evidence-based monitoring, evaluation, adaptation and learning (including applied research). The office holder’s scientific expertise (in environmental science, ecology, biology, conservation, climate and/or social sciences) will be instrumental in fostering partnerships and developing organisational research and learning strategies, and overseeing critical areas such as GIS, grant project and program Monitoring, Evaluation & learning (MEAL), data management and analysis of wildlife, governance and social change. Through your leadership, we aim to advance our understanding of conservation and development challenges and implement effective strategies for community-led conservation.
Key roles/responsibilities:
Develop an overarching monitoring, evaluation, adaptation and learning strategy to provide robust business intelligence to inform and guide NRT operations. This includes:
- Rationalization of all datasets and flows across the NRT
network to establish annual impact reports and analysis.
- Provide oversight for GIS, MEAL, data management, and
wildlife, governance and social monitoring functions to ensure accurate
and effective data collection and analysis.
- Oversee implementation of EarthRanger software and roll out of
the digital data collection for Wildlife Comms, Veg Comms, Governance
Comms, Social Comms and Marine Comms across all regions
- Develop an overarching applied research strategy for the
organization, identifying key research areas and partners aligned with our
mission and goals. This includes overseeing the schedule and quality
assuring all baseline midline and final evaluations.
- Support efforts to publish research outcomes and findings in
reputable scientific journals and present at conferences to contribute to
the broader scientific community and drive evidence-based community led
conservation efforts.
- Establish and nurture strategic partnerships and consortiums
with research institutes, governmental agencies, NGOs, and other
stakeholders to collaborate with and share data in the landscape. This
includes maintaining a strong relationship with Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
and strengthen joint research, monitoring and other scientific
efforts.
- Mentor and guide junior scientists and MEAL officers within
the organization, and design training programs for staff and community
conservancies to enhance their MEAL and scientific skills and
knowledge.
- Oversee implementation and execution of species management
plans, the endangered species programme, and robust monitoring and
evaluation protocols.
- Develop annual budgets for the department and provide any
support required in the development of fundraising proposals and grant
reports.
- Provide daily management, coaching and mentorship, and career
development and training opportunities to all direct reporting
staff.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Environmental Science,
Ecology, Biology, Conservation and/or relevant social science.
- Demonstrated 10 years’ experience in managing research
initiatives with strong analytical skills and proficiency in data
analysis/statistical tools.
- Experience working in multicultural and interdisciplinary
teams to address complex conservation and development challenges.
Reporting Lines:
- GIS Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation & Learning,
Manager, Wildlife Monitoring Manager
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to
submit their application including a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae
highlighting relevant experience, academic and professional certificates,
testimonials, a daytime telephone contact, email address, and names of three
professional referees to reach us by close of business on Friday, 9 th August
2024 to: recruit@nrt-kenya.org
