The Science Communications Officer will report to and support the Performance Lead while working closely with the broader team to create high-quality outputs. The Science Communications Officer may also support Conservation Alpha on a range of other projects as needed. The position offers the opportunity for career and skill development dependent upon the competencies and interests of the successful candidate. This part-time position is based remotely, preferably within South Africa or Kenya.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work collaboratively with the Conservation Alpha team, our partners and clients to perform this role Design clear, accurate, high-quality reports, presentations, and documents using the technical information provided by the team

Translate complex scientific, financial, and conservation concepts into clear and compelling written, audio-visual, and digital communications

Develop templates, style guides, and visual identity tools to maintain consistency across Conservation Alpha deliverables

Provide copy-editing support to the technical team to ensure that documents are accurate and professional

Assist with data visualisation (graphs, charts, dashboards) to clearly present analytical findings

Support internal knowledge management by organising and curating audio, visual and written outputs for future use

Manage Conservation Alpha's online presence and content

Contribute to Conservation Alpha's external visibility through professional communication products that highlight impact, innovation, and thought leadership

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Environmental Science, Conservation Biology or related field with additional experience in Communications, Marketing, Design, Media Studies, etc.

2-3 years' professional experience in marketing, corporate communication, science communication or similar role, ideally with exposure to the sustainability or conservation sectors

Proven ability to write, edit, and tailor content for technical and non-technical audiences

Demonstrated skills in graphic design and/or data visualisation, with proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator), Canva, Inkscape or similar

Strong presentation development skills (PowerPoint or equivalent), capable of producing polished client-facing materials

Excellent written and spoken English; ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely

Strong organisational and time management skills, with experience meeting deadlines across multiple projects

Demonstrable interest in conservation, biodiversity, and/or sustainability

Right to work in country of residence

NECESSARY COMPETENCIES

Creative, innovative thinker able to synthesise complex information into accessible, visually appealing content

Experience producing, designing and developing communications for a professional audience

Online content production and management skills are advantageous

Organised, with exceptional attention to detail, especially when working across multiple workstreams

Adaptable and comfortable switching between scientific content, business strategy, and community- level communications

Passion for impactful nature conservation and sustainability

Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups, across both the conservation and finance sectors

Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within an internal and external team

Strong project management skills to deliver projects on time and within budget

Self-motivation, capacity to learn new skills, and the ability to work independently