We work with local communities, governments and organizations to conserve Africa’s important places. Africa is special. Its wild lands and waters are home to incredible numbers and diversity of species living close to people. For most rural Africans, connection to place takes on unique meaning, more so than anywhere else on Earth because their daily...
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Science Associate
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
- Experience1 year
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldData, Business Analysis and AI  , Science 
The Science Associate will play a vital role in supporting the prioritization of Nature-based Solution (NbS) implementation options for watersheds, ensuring they effectively deliver targeted water security objectives. This role will apply spatial analytical tools, hydrological models, and tools for projecting land use and land cover scenarios. Additionally, the Science Associate will develop implementation management dashboards utilizing relational database visualization tools. This role will work closely with Science Leads, helping them coordinate scientific workstreams, and requires effective collaboration with partners from diverse backgrounds and geographies to incorporate their perspectives and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary science products. The Science Lead will also be responsible for providing technical information and metrics to update TNC Shared Conservation Agenda (SCA) HUB.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Master's Degree in water resources, ecology, hydrology, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, geography, or a related field and 1 year of professional experience or equivalent combination
- Experience in geo-spatial analysis, hydrological modeling, and remote sensing /earth observation
- Experience synthesizing, interpreting, and communicating scientific information
- Experienced in project management planning and techniques, including elaborating clear workplans and managing deadlines
- Programming, statistical, and data science expertise such as Python, R, MATLAB
- Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Nature Conservancy on careers.nature.org to apply
