Space for Giants Recruitment 2026: Assistant Conservation Monitoring Coordinator – Nanyuki, Kenya

Overview

Space for Giants is an international conservation organisation seeking an Assistant Conservation Monitoring Coordinator for a full-time position based in Nanyuki, Kenya. The role provides technical and operational support to the Conservation Monitoring Coordinator by managing monitoring systems, conservation data workflows, and geographic information systems across the organisation programmes. The position sits within the Programmes department at a mid-level experience tier.

Who can apply

This opportunity is designed for professionals with experience or qualifications in conservation, wildlife management, geographic information systems, environmental science, data management, and monitoring and evaluation. It suits individuals who are passionate about wildlife conservation, technological innovation, environmental protection, and the application of data-driven approaches to address conservation challenges.

Requirements

The role requires a candidate who can support data management and quality assurance by collecting, cleaning, verifying, organising, and storing ecological, spatial, and social data in cloud-based repositories. Applicants must be able to handle GIS, mapping, and data visualisation tasks using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro to develop interactive web maps, ArcGIS Dashboards, and ArcGIS Story Maps. The position requires operational support for conservation technology platforms such as EarthRanger and SMART, mobile data collection tools like Survey123 and EarthRanger Mobile, and LoRa Internet of Things sensors and gateway systems. Additional duties involve tracking programme indicators, supporting monitoring and evaluation frameworks, preparing progress reports, building capacity through training for field personnel and partners, and collaborating with stakeholders including the Kenya Wildlife Service, the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, conservancies, and other institutions.