Olokeri Landscape Project office, Kenya (with regular travel to implementation sites)
Est. KES 80,000 – 130,000/moEst.
HybridFull-timeMid-level
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What you bring
Education + Work Experience
Bachelor's degree Social Sciences (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology), Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Social Development, Environmental Policy) is a plus.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in monitoring + evaluation, social research, or community development, including direct field experience in stakeholder engagement or social safeguards in environmental, conservation, or development projects.
Experience with FPIC processes and community-based monitoring in rural settings is strongly preferred.
Experience designing and conducting surveys, interviews, focus groups, or participatory monitoring, with familiarity in carbon project co-benefit standards (e.g., CCB, Equitable Earth) and stakeholder engagement.
Skills + Abilities
Models the Ethos in all professional interactions, demonstrating a commitment to the organization's values, vision, and conduct standards.
Strong skills in social research and community M&E, including surveys, participatory methods, and qualitative analysis; solid understanding of social safeguards and FPIC.
Experience managing social datasets, ensuring data quality (verification, validation, cleaning), and maintaining audit-ready records.
Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage communities, lead participatory processes.
Strong writing skills to produce clear, concise reports and safeguard documentation for internal use and external auditors.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Can manage conflicts or grievances with empathy and fairness, working toward mutually beneficial solutions.
Strong organization and adaptability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in remote field settings.
Ability to analyze and present data clearly (reports, charts, visualizations) for technical and non-technical audiences.
Proficiency with standard tools (MS Office, data collection and analysis tools).
Familiarity with EarthRanger and Ecoscope is an advantage.
Fluency in English (written and spoken), is required; proficiency in Kiswahili and/or Maa is a strong asset.
LOCAL NATIONALS ONLY; employment is through Compassionate Carbon Africa (Kenyan-registered affiliate of Eden: People+Planet).
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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