Conservation Data Advisor – Africa

About the role

The Conservation Data Advisor for Africa will join the Conservation Impact System Team (IST) within The Nature Conservancy’s Chief Conservation Office. Working for two years on a fixed‑term basis, you will help regional teams generate, trust, and use high‑quality conservation data to improve decision‑making and impact across the Africa portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Africa regional MEL leads to align data support with regional priorities and adaptive‑management needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with scientists, portfolio managers, and MEL specialists to ensure data quality and evidence‑based reporting.
• Develop, implement, and iterate CDT offerings, including toolkits and standards, using a learn‑by‑doing approach.
• Facilitate cross‑regional knowledge sharing to co‑evolve common data practices that remain contextually relevant.
• Provide technical and data‑science assistance to conservation teams, supporting organizational reporting and executive recommendations.

Required profile

• Experience working with conservation or environmental data in an international or regional context.
• Strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes.
• Proven ability to build trust‑based relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills for cross‑cultural collaboration.

Required skills

What we offer

• A two‑year term within a globally recognized conservation organization.
• Opportunities to influence data‑driven conservation strategies across Africa.
• Collaborative environment with experts in science, strategy, and data management.