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Rangeland Officer at One Mara Carbon Project
One Mara Carbon Project
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Rangeland Officer
Position Overview
We are seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Rangeland Officer position with the One Mara Carbon Project in Nairobi, Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
Grazing Management & Restoration Implementation
- Lead the development and implementation of community-based rotational grazing plans across participating conservancies
- Track the level of implementation of project activities critical to rangeland restoration and carbon sequestration (e.g., adherence to grazing plans and stocking densities) and report non-compliance
- Monitor livestock movement, Body Condition Scores (BCS), and herd structure to ensure compliance with agreed grazing schedules
- Support the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems into rangeland management plans
- Contribute to the development of early warning systems for drought and pasture scarcity
Rangeland Health Monitoring & Assessment
- Conduct rangeland health assessments, including vegetation cover, soil condition, and biodiversity indicators
- Support the mapping and zoning of grazing areas using GIS and remote sensing tools
- Oversee the collection of data on livestock movement, livestock numbers, and herd structures in accordance with appropriate carbon standard methodologies to demonstrate evidence of project activities and calculate project emissions and leakage
- Collaborate with the technical team on soil organic carbon (SOC) sampling and monitoring
Community Engagement & Capacity Building
- Facilitate community engagement forums to co-design and review grazing protocols and restoration strategies
- Train community scouts and herders on rangeland monitoring techniques and sustainable grazing practices
Data Management, Reporting & Learning
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports, donor updates, and learning briefs
- Ensure timely reporting of activity implementation, non-compliance, and field observations
Representation & Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent the project in local and regional rangeland forums and stakeholder meetings
Qualifications
Additional qualification information was not provided in the original listing.