Conservation Monitoring Officer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Science, Geography, GIS, IT, Community Development, or a related field.
  
• At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in conservation data management, GIS, M&E, or field-based conservation support.
  
• Experience with ArcGIS (ArcGIS Online tools/ Pro)
  
• Working knowledge of EarthRanger conservation monitoring platforms.
  
• Experience with mobile data collection tools (e.g., Survey123).
  
• Experience with Power BI.
  
• Competency in data cleaning, basic analysis, and visualization (Excel, Google Sheets, or similar).
  
• Ability to draft both technical and non-technical reports with close attention to detail.
  
• Ability to be based full-time in Nanyuki and work occasional weekends/evenings as required.
  
• Experience in conservation research.
  

Data Management & Quality Assurance

• Support the collection, cleaning, storage, and verification of ecological, spatial, and social data from multiple project streams.
  
• Ensure data integrity and consistency before submission to programme teams.
  
• Maintain organized cloud-based data repositories.
  

GIS, Visualization & Spatial Communication

• Develop, update, and maintain interactive web maps, ArcGIS Dashboards, and ArcGIS Story Maps to visualize conservation impact, wildlife activity, and programme progress for internal and external audiences.
  
• Conduct spatial data processing, mapping, and basic analysis using ArcGIS Online / ArcGIS Pro.
  
• Support the production of map-based products for donor reports, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
  

Conservation Technology Support

• Provide operational support for ArcGIS Online, EarthRanger, and SMART systems, including data entry, user administration, basic troubleshooting, and routine system checks.
  
• Assist in deploying mobile data collection tools such as Survey123, EarthRanger Mobile, and other field apps, and support field teams with app configuration and sync issues.
  
• Assist in deploying, troubleshooting, and managing LoRa IOT sensors and systems, and Gateways.
  

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

• Assist in tracking programme indicators and implementing M&E frameworks across the conservation portfolio.
  
• Compile weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress updates, documenting data findings, challenges, and deviations for review by the Conservation Monitoring Coordinator.
  
• Support the analysis of field data and contribute to programme impact assessments.
  

Reporting & Knowledge Management

• Draft and contribute to internal reports, donor reports, case studies, success stories, and knowledge products.
  
• Prepare clear, accurate data summaries and visualizations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Maintain accurate records of monitoring activities, training sessions, and technology deployments.
  

Capacity Building & Field Support

• Assist in training and mentoring field teams (rangers, researchers, partners) on monitoring protocols, data collection tools, and quality standards.
  
• Support the development of training materials, user guides, and standard operating procedures for conservation technology.
  
• Undertake field missions to conduct data collection, technology needs assessments, and on-site support.
  

Stakeholder & Partner Coordination

• Liaise with other Space for Giants programme staff to ensure aligned data collection and reporting.
  
• Support coordination with external stakeholders, including Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), conservancies, and NGOs.
  
• Participate in landscape-level working groups, multi-stakeholder platforms, and partner meetings as delegated.