Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Data Management & Quality Assurance

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

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.

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.

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player who collaborates effectively across organizational levels and external partners.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solver with critical thinking skills applied to conservation and technology challenges.
• Meticulous commitment to data integrity, ethical data handling, and quality assurance.
• Flexible, resilient, and willing to go the extra mile to support programme goals.