Overview

Rift Valley Conservation seeks a dedicated Monitoring Coordinator to support ecological and socio-economic monitoring activities in the Suguta Valley.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in developing and revising monitoring, management, and research protocols.
Coordinate logistical arrangements for field activities, including equipment and supplies.
Provide training and support to community field monitors.
Conduct field and desktop data collection following established protocols.
Manage data recording equipment and ensure safety procedures are followed.
Maintain field equipment, ensuring proper storage, calibration, and upkeep.
Keep an updated asset register.
Ensure adherence to data recording and sharing protocols.
Perform data entry, quality control, and secure storage.
Utilize tools such as SMART, GIS, EarthRanger, and Excel for data management.
Analyze ecological and socio-economic data to identify patterns.
Produce reports, visualizations, and presentations for diverse audiences.
Support community organizations in reporting and feedback.
Engage effectively with partners, communities, and stakeholders.
Assist in delivering presentations, workshops, and feedback sessions.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Conservation, Environmental Science, or related fields.
At least 5 years of monitoring experience in conservation or community development.
Kenyan citizen or resident with proof of residency.
Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
Experience with SMART, GPS devices, Google Earth Pro.
High computer literacy, especially MS Office.
Experience working in remote rural areas.
Master’s degree in Conservation or Science (advantageous).
Experience with digital data collection tools like EarthRanger, KoboToolbox (advantageous).
Skills in scientific analysis, report writing, and ecological survey techniques (advantageous).