Ocean-Data Officers

Role Overview

Verst Carbon Limited is establishing a talent pool of short-term consultants and field personnel to support the implementation of a nature-based project in Kenya. These are part-time, assignment-based engagements, with individual roles expected to kick off at staggered intervals between September and December 2026. Depending on the specific assignment, professionals will contribute to technical assessments, site-level data collection, community coordination, or quality assurance—helping the project maintain credibility and measurable environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits to designated project sites and collect accurate environmental or socio-economic data using standardised protocols.
• Support forest or land-use assessments, including vegetation sampling, biodiversity monitoring, and carbon stock estimation where applicable.
• Facilitate community engagement sessions to communicate project goals and gather local feedback in collaboration with project managers.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of field records, including GPS coordinates, photographic evidence, and structured questionnaires.
• Prepare well-organised technical, progress, or data summary reports for review by the project coordination team.
• Assist in verifying and validating data collected by other field personnel during quality control exercises.
• Coordinate with local stakeholders, landowners, or administrative bodies to secure site access and maintain good working relationships.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in environmental science, forestry, natural resource management, geography, agriculture, or a related field.
• For consultant roles: at least five years of relevant experience in nature-based projects, environmental consultancy, or carbon project development. For field personnel roles: at least two years of practical field experience in a similar capacity.
• Hands-on familiarity with field data collection tools, including handheld GPS units, smartphones, or tablet-based surveying applications.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct systematic field surveys and adhere to strict data quality and safety protocols.
• Excellent written and spoken English; working knowledge of Swahili or other local languages is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote locations across Kenya, often under variable weather conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially when engaging with rural communities or non-technical audiences.

What We Offer / Why Join

These are flexible, part-time assignments that allow professionals to apply their expertise to a meaningful environmental initiative in Kenya. Engagements are short-term in nature, with work schedules aligned to project milestones and start dates ranging from September through December 2026. This is an opportunity for skilled individuals to broaden their field experience while contributing directly to climate and ecosystem restoration outcomes.