Job Description
NGO Jobs. Nature Kenya Jobs
Duties
You support the Executive Director to develop and implement an effective programme of policy and advocacy for conservation actions for priority species, sites and habitats, in line with the Nature Kenya strategic plan. You take responsibility for fostering ecological sustainability in ways that safeguard Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) and priority landscapes and species including those regarded as common. You promote uptake of Multilateral Environmental Agreements and participate in national and global meetings and processes. You lead/coordinate campaigns to safeguard KBAs in danger and lobby Government and developers to take action to safeguard these places. You build the capacity of grassroot organisations working with Nature Kenya to champion site advocacy, education and awareness efforts.
To achieve this, you will support the Executive Director to:
- Disseminate the science on species and ecosystems to safeguard nature services and link human wellbeing with conservation and development.
- Mainstream KBAs/IBAs and biodiversity in general into key sectors of the economy: agriculture, energy, water, infrastructure and others.
- Analyse policies, legislation and institutional frameworks at all levels and develop recommendations for key target groups.
- Catalyze and influence policies, legislation and institutional frameworks for ecosystem resilience.
- Empower local communities and Site Support Groups to advocate for species and sites conservation.
- Demonstrate and advocate the values of nature.
- Encourage and promote sustainable production.
- Develop and implement on-the-ground demonstrations/models for enhanced ecological sustainability in the process of meeting economic/human needs.
- Work with the public and private sector to promote best practice to mitigate negative impact of major developments.
- Communicate the Nature Kenya work to audiences to influence them to take action for biodiversity conservation.
- Mobilize the resources needed to influence policy, to conserve and sustain ecosystems services.
. Key qualification and skills include:
- University level education in natural resources management.
- At least 10 years’ experience in natural resource conservation involving lobby and advocacy or demonstrable track record in policy and advocacy
- Excellent oral and written communication, networking, presentation, drafting, research, analytical, team work, taking the lead and creativity.
How to Apply
If interested, please submit your cover letter and CV to office@naturekenya.org, stating your expected salary in your application by 30th November 2025. CVs will be reviewed as they arrive on a first arrive, first to review basis. We strongly encourage applications from qualified female candidates as part of our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team.
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