Nature Conservancy Soil Scientist Jobs in Kenya

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together.

We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable.

One of our core values is our commitment to diversity.

Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.

Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment.

We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within.

As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.


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Through a rigorous soil science research initiative, the Conservancy seeks to explore scientific evidence for the role of improved soil health to thriving soil biodiversity, and a critical input to agricultural production.

Soil management decisions made in coming years will strongly influence climate adaptation potential in crop and pasture lands and will directly affect crop and livestock yields and our ability to meet food, fiber, fuel and water demands without expanding the agricultural footprint and further damaging the environment.

Soil health is integral to sustainable agriculture and with the new emphasis on sustainable agriculture comes a reawakening of interest in soil health.

The Conservancy’s global agriculture strategy emphasizes sustainable intensification.

This leads us to soil health and improved soil management as pathways to the increased productivity and ecological functionality in cropping and grazing systems.

Soil health is a key pillar of our Africa agriculture strategy.

The Nature Conservancy, Africa Region seeks a soil scientist to join the Africa agriculture team and lead our soil health work working closely with other members of the regional agriculture team and global soil science team on the agenda of improving soil health cross the Conservancy and partner landscapes.

This position will be base in Nairobi, Kenya.

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