Technical Writing and Research Associate at Wildlife Works

Responsibilities:

• Contribute, edit and compile written social and biodiversity content to Wildlife Works technical documents, including feasibility reports, Project Descriptions (PDs), Project Monitoring Reports (MRs), Project summaries, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical documentation, templates, meeting minutes, and other documents as required.
• Amass and document social and biodiversity content from Wildlife Works’ project research and monitoring & evaluation staff according to assigned timelines and deadlines.
• Describe research results with clarity and thoroughness, while ensuring consistency of style and content.
• Adhere to documentation criteria consistent with accreditation bodies (such as Verra), as well as Wildlife Works’ applicable document templates.
• Prepare supporting representations of technical data including charts, figures, and other data visualizations.
• Communicate professionally and comfortably to your colleagues across multiple functions, time zones and cultures / work styles.
• Maintain documentation efficiencies and organization in support of Wildlife Works project sourcing, development, accreditation and yearly verification.

Requirements
Required

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism or STEM discipline.
• 4+ years of excellent demonstrable writing experience in an academic institution or private sector.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Willing and able to travel within Africa as required.
• Robust attention to detail, impeccable grammar and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to solicit, compile and explain work of colleagues.
• Adept interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in a multi-cultural team.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Office and Teams, advanced reference and editing functions, including the use of track changes, cross referencing, citations and automatic caption management.
• Legal authorization to work in Kenya.
• Willing to work hours required to liaise with international team members in different time zones.

Preferred

• Proficiency in Kiswahili.
• Research experience in science, technology, engineering, or math.
• Experience in collaboration with international teams.