Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in forestry, environmental management, natural resource management, sustainable development, environmental science, or a closely related field.
At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience leading complex, multi-year conservation, landscape restoration, natural resource management, or carbon project initiatives, including responsibility for multidisciplinary teams, budgets, partner coordination, and project delivery in developing country contexts.
Demonstrated experience contributing to the design, implementation, or management of nature-based carbon projects (e.g. ARR, FLR, REDD+), with a solid understanding of project development, validation, implementation, and long-term delivery.
Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable: community governance, sustainable livelihoods, community forestry, landscape governance, biodiversity conservation, or rural development.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple implementation partners, government stakeholders, donors, and technical collaborators within complex project environments.
Experience in Kenya or East Africa strongly preferred; understanding of local cultural contexts and prior work with Kenyan communities or institutions is an advantage.
Certifications or formal training in carbon accounting, or GHG quantification, project management, GIS or geospatial analysis, are preferred.
Skills + Abilities
Models the Ethos in all professional interactions, demonstrating a commitment to the organization's values, vision, and conduct standards.
Strong working knowledge of international carbon standards and frameworks (e.g. Equitable Earth, Verra VCS, Gold Standard, etc), including validation, verification, and reporting requirements.
Working knowledge of Kenyan environmental, land-use, and carbon policy frameworks, with the ability to ensure compliance in project implementation.
Able to translate complex technical concepts into practical implementation strategies and communicate them effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Proficient in project management methodologies and tools, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management across complex, multi-year programs.
Strong technical grounding in forest ecology, biodiversity, conservation, land-use systems, and ecosystem services, with the ability to apply these in field-based project design.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build strong, trust-based relationships across cultural contexts.
Creative thinker, with demonstrated problem-solving abilities, able to adapt to changing circumstances and navigate challenges with resilience, agility, and innovative solutions.
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, synthesize findings, generate actionable insights, and produce high-quality technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Comfortable with relevant technology and software (e.g. MS Office, GIS tools); quick to learn new systems for project monitoring and reporting.
Familiarity with GIS, remote sensing, or mapping tools for land-use planning, carbon baselining, and monitoring is highly desirable.
Experience contributing to or interpreting carbon financial models, including project economics, carbon yield projections, and investor-facing documentation, is highly desired.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments while balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.
Fluency in English (written and spoken), is required; proficiency in Kiswahili and/or Maa is a strong asset for community engagement.
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