Scholarship Officer at Save the Elephants

 About Save the Elephants

Save the Elephants works to secure a future for elephants in Africa. Specializing in elephant research, STE provides scientific insights into elephant behaviour, intelligence, and long-distance movements and applies them to the challenges of elephant survival. We conduct vital research on elephant behaviour and ecology and pioneered GPS radio tracking in Africa to provide fresh insight into the life of elephants. After over 20 years of intensive monitoring the elephants of Samburu are one of the world’s best-studied populations. We also assist in implementing a UN-level programme to monitor the illegal killing of elephants. Our solid scientific data has helped shift international policy towards a better future for the species.

The Scholarship Officer will be responsible for coordinating the Elephant Scholarship programme. The preferred candidate should be outspoken, good with young people with knowledge of the Kenyan education system. Preferably from Samburu.

Key Responsibilities:


Manage and keep up to date guidelines for the education program in collaboration with education officers;

Manage scholarship programme events alongside the education team, including but notlimited to scholarship interviews, new student admissions and organizing holiday tutoring and mentoring;

Coordinate budgets and accounting of scholarship program expenses with other officers;

Prepare reports and updates on all scholarship program activities;

Coordinate scholarship funds disbursal in a timely and transparent manner, and ensurethat all documentation is properly recorded and archived;

Maintain a database of scholarship students and their scholarship needs;

Monitor the progress of scholarship students and provide regular progress reports;

Manage relationships and communication with Save the Elephants partner schools in Samburu;

Work with partner schools to develop and implement training programs for wildlife clubmembers and teachers;

Coordinate with partner schools to organize and monitor wildlife clubs’ activities;

Develop, update and review mobile conservation education materials e.g., wildlifeactivities sheet.

Skills and Experience


Bachelor's degree in the field of environmental education, community development orrelated field.

At least three (3) years of experience managing projects in a youth-focused organization,experience working with teenagers in Kenya is preferred.

Knowledge of the Kenyan education system is desirable.

Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


Method of Application

CV & cover letter to consulting@huresco.net on or before 30th November 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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