Ecology & Wildlife Research Officer NGO Job

Industry: NGO

Looking for a conservation job in Kenya? Corporate Staffing Services is recruiting an Ecology & Wildlife Research Officer position for a wildlife conservancy organization. The job is based in Nairobi. Proficiency in ecological monitoring, data analysis, GIS, and scientific reporting is required.

Our client is a Wildlife Conservancy organization which works as a model and catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. They are seeking a motivated and experienced Ecology and Wildlife Research Officer to support and strengthen its wildlife and ecological monitoring programmes across its contiguous areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate wildlife, biodiversity, and bird monitoring programmes using established scientific protocols.
• Lead in Avifauna monitoring programmes
• Manage and analyse ecological datasets, including bird monitoring and camera trap data.
• Lead wildlife monitoring activities, with a focus on species status, population trends, habitat use, and species interactions.
• Produce high-quality scientific reports and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Support elephant monitoring, vegetation management assessments, and conservation research initiatives.
• Maintain research databases, inventories, and monitoring records.
• Supervise research assistants, students, and field monitoring activities.
• Assist with planning, budgeting, and administration of research and monitoring activities.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in ecological, ornithological, biodiversity, or wildlife research and monitoring.
• Strong data management, analytical, GIS, reporting, and scientific writing skills.
• Experience in avian monitoring and citizen science programmes will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title in the email subject (Ecology and Wildlife Research Officer) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke   before 10th July 2026

N:B Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying

Corporate Staffing Service never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the recruitment process.