Data & Reporting Manager NGO Job MEP

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Data and Reporting Manager Location: Mara Headquarters – Maasai Mara Reporting to: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, organize, and curate MEP’s datasets and data systems to support high-quality reporting and conservation decision-making.
• Oversee MEP’s data platforms including Earth Ranger, Ecoscope, and ElephantBook.
• Lead preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and grant-related data reports.
• Ensure high-quality data standards through regular checking, cleaning, validation, and curation.
• Work closely with all MEP teams to ensure accurate and timely data entry and submission.
• Develop and implement procedures and workflows to improve data accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain reporting tools and automated reporting pipelines and ensure they are fully functional and tested.
• Collaborate with the Ecoscope team to design and develop new automated reporting pipelines.
• Supervise the data and reporting personnel within the Research & Conservation Department.
• Provide training and build staff capacity on data tools, reporting methods, and standards.
• Participate in scheduled internal meetings to give updates, share progress, and discuss challenges.
• Represent MEP in relevant external meetings, conferences, partner visits, and conservation events.
• Support the Director and Deputy Director with additional tasks to strengthen MEP’s conservation efforts.
• Follow up with field and data teams to ensure timely completion and submission of data forms.
• Manage and execute data backup procedures securely and efficiently.
• Oversee management, storage, and maintenance of GPS collars and collaring equipment.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, GIS, Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Ecology, or a related field (Master’s degree an added advantage).
• Proficiency in GIS software and spatial analysis techniques.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience in designing and managing conservation-related databases.
• Familiarity with wildlife monitoring techniques, including GPS tracking and field-survey data. Page 1 of 2
• Experience using Earth Ranger Mobile Application or similar conservation data collection tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting, presentation, troubleshooting, and training.
• Solid project management skills with ability to coordinate across teams and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of conservation principles, biodiversity monitoring, and habitat management.
• Experience organizing or facilitating workshops and training sessions.
• Ability to work effectively both virtually and in-person with diverse teams and stakeholders.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their applications to humanresources@maraelephantproject.org, quoting the job title on the subject line, before 25th December 2025.