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Educational Promotion Officers – 7 Positions at Nature Kenya
Nature Kenya is seeking to recruit Educational Promotion Officers for the Systematic Learning and Mainstreaming of Biodiversity Targets for Innovative Transformation and Behavioural Change (SYMBIOTIC) Project.
The officers will be based at Resource Centres in Marafa, Isecheno Forest Station, Kobujoy Forest Station, Sabaki River Mouth, Murungaru, Kapcherop Forest Station and Kereita Forest Station.
Position Details
Position Title: Educational Promotion Officer
Number of Positions: 7
Project: SYMBIOTIC Project
Probation Period: 3 months
Contract Duration: Annual contract, renewable upon performance reviews, up to a maximum of 4 years
Date of Commencement: 1 July 2026
Responsible To: Executive Director through the Policy and Advocacy Manager
Places of Work
The officers will be based at Resource Centres in the following locations:
Marafa, Dakatcha Woodland, Kilifi County
Isecheno Forest Station, Kakamega Forest, Kakamega County
Kobujoy Forest Station, South Nandi Forest, Nandi County
Sabaki River Mouth, Kilifi County
Murungaru, Kinangop Grasslands, Nyandarua County
Kapcherop Forest Station, Cherangany Hills, Elgeyo-Marakwet County
Kereita Forest Station, Kikuyu Escarpment, Kiambu County
About the SYMBIOTIC Project
The SYMBIOTIC Project aims to promote communication on biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods and ecosystem restoration. The project works with communities, schools, youth, women’s groups, Community Forest Associations, local institutions and other stakeholders to strengthen conservation awareness and action.
To support environmental stewardship and learning, the project will operationalise eco-resource centres as focal points for environmental education, awareness creation, stakeholder engagement, and the documentation and dissemination of conservation information.
Purpose of the Role
The Educational Promotion Officer will coordinate and implement environmental education, awareness-raising, stakeholder engagement and knowledge management activities under the SYMBIOTIC Project.
The officer will also manage the Resource Centre as a hub for conservation learning, information sharing and community action.
Working Relationships
The officer will work closely with project staff and partners, Kenya Forest Service, Site Support Groups, Community Forest Associations, county government departments, community-based organizations, schools, educational institutions, churches, youth and women groups, and conservation stakeholders operating within the landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Resource Centre Management
The officer will manage the day-to-day operations of the Resource Centre, establish and maintain conservation information and documentation systems, develop a library of environmental publications and materials, coordinate visitor engagement, maintain records and visitor databases, organize exhibitions and learning forums, and coordinate the Resource Centre Management Committee.
Environmental Education and Awareness Creation
The officer will coordinate environmental education and awareness programmes with Nature Kenya and relevant stakeholders. This will include preparing work plans, conducting awareness campaigns on biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, climate change adaptation, livelihood resilience and sustainable natural resource management.
The officer will also develop environmental education materials such as posters, brochures, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations and learning guides.
School Environmental Education Programme
The officer will establish and strengthen environmental clubs in schools, conduct school outreach sessions, support tree-growing and greening initiatives, organize environmental competitions and exhibitions, facilitate educational visits and build the capacity of teachers and environmental club patrons.
Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
The role will involve organizing community environmental awareness forums, mobilizing communities to participate in restoration and conservation activities, supporting Site Support Groups, Community Forest Associations, community groups and churches, and facilitating learning exchanges among stakeholders.
Youth and Women Engagement
The officer will coordinate youth conservation volunteer programmes, promote youth participation in environmental stewardship, support women-led environmental awareness and restoration activities, and promote inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized groups in conservation initiatives.
Communication, Documentation and Knowledge Management
The officer will document success stories, lessons learned and best practices, produce conservation information products, support project visibility, coordinate awareness campaigns through local media and social media, maintain participant and stakeholder databases, and keep photographic and audiovisual records of project activities.
Environmental Campaigns and Events
The officer will coordinate stakeholder participation in international, national and local environmental events such as World Environment Day, International Day for Biological Diversity, International Day of Forests, World Wetlands Day, World Wildlife Day and World Desertification and Drought Day.
Expected Outputs
The assignment is expected to deliver a functional Resource Centre, environmental education and awareness strategies, annual work plans, increased awareness among communities and schools, strengthened environmental clubs, increased stakeholder participation in restoration activities, conservation information products, successful environmental campaigns and documented success stories.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Communication or a related field.
Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in environmental education, community mobilization or conservation awareness programmes.
Experience working with schools, community groups and conservation stakeholders is required.
Applicants should have strong communication, facilitation and report writing skills.
Experience in knowledge management and documentation will be an added advantage.
Local knowledge of the landscape and its conservation challenges will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
Cover letter of maximum 2 pages
Curriculum Vitae of maximum 4 pages, including full employment history and contact details for two professional referees
Applications should be submitted electronically to:
Use the subject line:
Application – Educational Promotional Officer
Applications are open and CVs will be reviewed as they are received. Suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Nature Kenya is an equal opportunity organisation and encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities. Candidates living near the resource centres have an advantage.
Enquiries
All enquiries regarding the Terms of Reference or the application process should be directed in writing to:
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