Position Overview
The
Manda Projects (TMP) is looking for a dedicated individual to provide oversight
and implementation support to a unique and scalable project in and around the
Lake Turkana National Parks (Sibiloi, Central Island and South Island National
Parks), and the surrounding community areas. The position is predominantly
field based, living remotely within the parks.
The Field Coordinator provides on-the-ground technical and operational oversight for a diverse conservation program focused on support of protected area management and community-based conservation. It is a diverse role that will range from supporting scientists while they carry out surveys, assisting in wildlife re-introductions, coordinating donor / supporter visits, and participating in community engagements. The role will require a close working relationship with the relevant Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) team/s on the ground, and the local communities in the region.
This
role would suit an early career conservationist who is comfortable living in
remote areas with only basic amenities for extended periods of time. Applicants
should be able to demonstrate ecological and conservation field experience; the
capacity for logistical and operational coordination of complex projects, and
the ability to manage budgets.
The
position will be full time, based within protected areas and their surrounding
community lands, supporting biodiversity outcomes, operational efficiency, and
community livelihood projects. The position will require prolonged periods in
the field (several weeks), interspersed with regular blocks of time away from
the field. Time away from the field sites will consist of some limited ability
to work remotely and the use of accumulated days off.TMP is a young
conservation organisation with field operations throughout Kenya. While the
specific role will be to support our Sibiloi project, this job will, when
necessary, involve providing a supporting role on other TMP projects within
Kenya. The work environment will be busy, diverse and dynamic and the successful
candidate must have a good sense of humour, and a can-do attitude. We are not
looking for someone with all the answers, but rather someone excited to work
and learn together to figure the answers out.
Required Qualifications and
core competencies:
- Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife
Biology, Conservation Ecology, Environmental Management, or related field.
- Kenya Citizen
- Fluent in Kiswahili
- Competent using Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated field experience supporting the implementation of
conservation programs.
- Strong operational planning, logistics coordination, and budget
tracking experience.
- Willingness and ability to work collaboratively in remote field
conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
and core competencies:
- Experience working with government wildlife authorities or park
agencies.
- Technical experience with wildlife monitoring methodologies
(transects, camera traps, occupancy surveys, etc.).
- Experience in ranger capacity building.
- Familiarity with GIS tools and spatial analysis for conservation
planning.
- Experience managing conservation operations in complex
socio-political contexts, such as community led conservation.
- Risk mitigation and compliance management
- Stakeholder coordination and diplomacy
- Technical wildlife conservation expertise
- Field operations coordination
- Financial and procurement oversight
How to Apply
To
apply please submit your CV and a cover letter by 15th April 2026 to: jobs@themandaprojects.com
