Coexistence Coordinator

Coexistence Coordinator

Location: Nanyuki or Isiolo

Contract Term: 2 years

Application Deadline: 15th December 2024

Start Date: 1st February 2025 (negotiable)

Training, planning and probation: 2 months

Remuneration: Competitive, with medical insurance

About Us:

Save the Elephants (STE) is a non-profit organization committed to the conservation of African elephants and their habitats, conducting research to better understand their behaviour and ecology, and developing innovative strategies to protect them from threats such as poaching, human-wildlife conflict, and habitat destruction.

The Role:

The Coexistence Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and implementing human-elephant coexistence (HEC) activities in Samburu and Isiolo counties. The officer will work closely with community members, government agencies, and other stakeholders. You will be based at the Save the Elephants camp in Samburu National Reserve, and report to the Chief Operating Officer with technical input from the Coexistence Director and the Director of Field Operations. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular field visits to identify areas and nature of human elephant conflict in Samburu and Isiolo counties;
• Work with communities in these HEC hotspots to identify and implement coexistence toolbox solutions; 
• Develop and/or update community awareness and coexistence activities in Samburu;
• Coordinate with STE’s Rapid Response Units to identify conflict hotspots and recommend toolbox solutions;
• Collect coexistence data, monitor and prepare reports and recommendations on implemented toolbox activities;
• Assess community proposals for toolbox trials/ implementation and approve grants through a new micro-grants scheme;
• Collaborate with the research team to collect data, monitor human-elephant interactions, and contribute to coexistence research;
• Facilitate meetings and training to promote community understanding of elephant behaviour, and use of STE’s Coexistence Toolbox;
• Liaise with national government (and its relevant ministries), local government and NGOs on strategies to minimize conflicts, especially regarding water resources;
• Regularly update and consult with the Director of Operations on ground-level activities and progress.

Who You Are:

• You have at least three years of professional experience in community engagement in healthcare, education, or conservation.
• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Natural or Social Sciences, or have substantial relevant experience.
• You are fluent in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of Maa is a plus.
• You possess strong data collection and analytical skills.
• You have a deep understanding of community dynamics and conservation strategies.
• You are capable of managing complex projects in challenging environments and are self-motivated with a professional demeanor.

Apply Now:

Are you ready to contribute significantly to elephant conservation? Send your CV, appropriate references and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and motivation to join our team to [email protected]. Please send your application as one combined PDF with website links to any formal publications or presentations clearly listed in your CV.

Join us in our mission to safeguard the future of elephants through innovative research and committed conservation efforts.