National Project Coordinator – GCBC Project

Nature Kenya—the East Africa Natural History Society (EANHS)—is Africa’s oldest environmental Society, established in 1909 to promote the study and conservation of nature in eastern Africa. Its Vision is “A world where nature and people thrive together”, while its Mission is “Connecting nature and people for a sustainable future”. Nature Kenya’s work is firmly based on partnership, science and action.

Nature Kenya is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced applied research project coordinator. The post holder is expected to coordinate the generation of evidence and understanding in key forest, biodiversity, climate and human well-being interrelated output areas as follows:

• Ecosystem Services Assessment of the Cherangani Forest Landscape
• Restoration Opportunity Assessment and Mapping (ROAM) of the Cherangani Forest Landscape
• Cherangany Forest Restoration Business Case
• Ecosystem Based Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan
• Participatory Forest Management Plans implemented by Community Forest Associations (CFAs)
• Printed knowledge products
• Dissemination of knowledge products

Background

The National Project Coordinator will coordinate a research team composed of Nature Kenya, Kenyatta University (KU), Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the National Museums of Kenya (NMK). The research aims to answer the question “How can natural resources in Cherangani Hills Forests be used in a way and at a rate that maintains and enhances the biodiversity they harbour, the resilience of key habitats or ecosystems and the benefits they provide in the light of projected climate changes?”

Deliverables expected from the work of the National Project Coordinator are related to generating evidence and understanding in key forest, biodiversity, climate and human well-being interrelated output areas as follows:

1. Ecosystem Services Assessment of the Cherangani Forest Landscape
2. Restoration Opportunity Assessment and Mapping (ROAM) of the Cherangany Forest Landscape
3. Cherangany Forest Restoration Business Case
4. Ecosystem Based Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan
5. Participatory Forest Management Plans implemented by Community Forest Associations (CFAs)
6. Printed knowledge products
7. Disseminated knowledge products

For a detailed task description, please click here.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Advanced degree in Wildlife Management, Conservation, Biology and Natural Resources Management
• At least five years’ experience in conservation research or action
• Excellent understanding of the socio-policy and conservation environment in Kenya
• Demonstrable experience in research skills, analytical skills, technical writing, project management and donor reporting
• Ability to speak clearly, concisely and cogently
• Excellent English writing skills
• Ability to get guidance and work with others to deliver results through teams
• Passion and commitment for conservation and ability to work beyond normal working hours to deliver targets

Application Submission

Please share your CV and cover letter with title of position applied to: [email protected]. Include the title of the position in the subject of the email. Deadline for applications is 3rd January 2024. If you do not hear from Nature Kenya, consider yourself unsuccessful.