Jobs Kenya

Company Address: Address Hammarsklold Plaza, Isiolo, Kenya.

  • Research Assistant – Isiolo

    Research Assistant – Isiolo

    Job Description

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Monitor the status, structure and distribution of birdlife on Lewa in collaboration with partners and the Lewa research team;
    Work closely with Lewa Tour guides to update and manage birdlife data using the BirdLasser app;
    Service and manage the wildlife corridors camera traps data;
    Coordinate collection and uploading of hydrological and meteorological data, including rainfall, temperature, and from water monitoring installations in the Lewa-Borana landscape;
    Training users in the field on use of personal digital assistants (PDAs), collect and manage data from these devices;
    Maintain updated databases for each of the above data collection activities;
    Prepare and maintain relevant datasets for use with GIS;
    Prepare timely reports as per the schedule of the Research Department; and
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Job Specifications
    The job holder must possess:

    Minimum of Diploma in Natural Resource Management course or a related field;
    2 years’ experience in wildlife monitoring techniques;
    Computer literate;
    Good communication and writing skills;
    Must be fluent in English;
    Bush craft skills;
    Valid driving license

    Qualified and experienced female candidates are encouraged to apply.

  • Marathon Coordinator / Communication Assistant

    Marathon Coordinator / Communication Assistant

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Manage the entry process for runners into the Safaricom Marathon. This includes managing registration, accounting for entry and accommodation funds, liaising with the runners on daily basis, coordinating with camps and lodges, finalizing the transport options;
    Develop and manage the marathon entry database;
    Design, write and produce communication publication materials such as press releases, event programme, runner e-shot updates, social media updates pre and post event;
    Work closely with the events co-sponsors on their branding, participation, entry requirements and logistics;
    Work closely with the Lewa Logistics department on preparation of the key marathon sites;
    Work closely with Safaricom and Tusk Trust on updating the Safaricom Marathon website and social media accounts;
    Support in the management of all Lewa Wildlife Conservancy social media sites by creating, updating and sharing information accordingly and in a creative manner; and
    Together with the Communications team, provide support for the fundraising team as well as Lewa overseas through online fundraising campaigns
    Support the day to day Lewa management of Lewa’s communications.

    Job Specifications
    The job holder must possess:

    Degree in marketing or its equivalent from a recognized university;
    At least 3 years of experience in marketing/event management or a related field;
    Highly motivated and experienced in coordinating and planning events with national and international appeal;
    Ability to liaise with sponsors, partners, donors and stakeholders in a professional and friendly manner;
    Team player, exceptional organizational skills and capacity to work under pressure;
    Outstanding communication and reporting skills in English and Swahili;
    Good social media skills

  • Bursary Programme Officer

    Bursary Programme Officer

    Reporting to the Lewa Education Programme Manager, this position is responsible for the general administrative duties in matters related to the bursary programme.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Assess applications based on criteria for bursary;
    Nurturing and mentorship of the students in the bursary programme;
    Management of the relevant information in the Salesforce database management programme;
    Handling of communication with donors including reporting to them as may be required from time to time;
    Writing proposals to donors on need basis; and
    Schedule and conduct career talks, student meetings. school visits, parents meetings and other bursary programme related events

    The Person:

    A holder of a Bachelors’ degree in Education, Community Development, Sociology, Communication or any other relevant qualification;
    3 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar position;
    Strong written and oral communication skills, self-driven, innovative, team player who can also thrive independently;
    Experience in the use Salesforce database will be an added advantage; and
    Qualified and experienced female candidates are encouraged to apply.