SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (PART-TIME)

POSITION SUMMARY
Conservation Alpha supports our clients to identify effective sustainable finance strategies and solutions, as well as to create innovative impact-based financing mechanisms and is seeking a part-time candidate to fulfil the role of Science Communications Officer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on the cutting edge of conservation impact in Africa and will require a highly dynamic candidate who can work across the diversity of client needs supported by Conservation Alpha. This part-time role will support the effective communication and high-quality delivery of technical outputs across the company, including reports, presentations, graphics, audio-visual summaries, marketing materials, and other-client-facing deliverables. The ideal candidate will combine a strong skillset in communications, design, and storytelling skills, with knowledge grounded in environmental science to ensure that our work in conservation finance, strategy and impact measurement is presented in clear, professional, innovative, and impactful ways.
The Science Communications Officer will be expected to have strong and concise communication skills (both oral and written) when engaging with a range of stakeholders across the finance and conservation sectors.. The candidate should be experienced in copy-editing, visual design, video editing, and have excellent English proficiency. Experience working within the conservation sector would be an advantage.
The Science Communications Officer will report to and support the Performance Lead while working closely with the broader team to create high-quality outputs. The Science Communications Officer may also support Conservation Alpha on a range of other projects as needed. The position offers the opportunity for career and skill development dependent upon the competencies and interests of the successful candidate. This part-time position is based remotely, preferably within South Africa or Kenya.