Data Coordinator

Duration:

Permanent

Reporting to:

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager

Location:

Stellenbosch/Remote

Working condition:

Hybrid

BACKGROUND

Founded in 1997 by President Nelson Mandela, HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and Dr Anton Rupert, Peace Parks Foundation is a non-profit organisation pioneering conservation at scale across southern Africa.

Working through Transfrontier Conservation Areas that span national borders, Peace Parks connects protected areas, supports biodiversity conservation and ecological resilience, strengthens local economies and promotes regional peace and stability. Its holistic approach is built on three pillars: conservation at scale, community development and conservation finance, ensuring that protected areas deliver long-term ecological and economic value.

To date, Peace Parks has supported governments in establishing 780 000 km² of Transfrontier Conservation Areas across southern Africa. It also co-manages eight parks where wildlife populations have rebounded fivefold and supports more than 280 000 people annually through its interventions. With formal government mandates and strong community partnerships, Peace Parks offers a proven model for building resilience for people and nature across southern Africa’s most significant landscapes.

The Foundation’s Vision 2050 is to secure 17 fully functional transboundary landscapes spanning 980 000 km², making it one of the world’s largest land-based conservation initiatives.

www.peaceparks.org

Job Purpose

The Data Coordinator is a specialist technical role within the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Department, reporting to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager, responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing foundational data systems, impact tracking tools, and reporting dashboards. The role ensures the efficient collection, cleaning, validation, and reporting of accurate and timely field-level and program data in alignment with organizational standards. Through direct collaboration with field and program teams, the Data Coordinator maintains reliable data collection methods, provides practical operational support, and generates reports, visualizations, and analytical insights to inform program management, support strategic decision-making, and drive continuous organizational learning and operational improvements.

Duties And Responsibilities

Impact Tracker & Dashboard Administration

• Maintain the ongoing functionality, integrity, and performance of the Impact Tracker system.
• Conduct regular quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews to ensure accurate, complete, and up-to-date data.
• Monitor dashboard responsiveness, data visual integrity, and alignment with reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external developers to resolve technical issues, implement improvements, and manage system updates.
• Document system workflows, structures, and updates to ensure continuity and sustainability.

Data Management & Analysis

• Coordinate the collection, cleaning, validation, and organisation of data from multiple field and program sources.
• Ensure data submission protocols are followed and support field teams in strengthening data accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct basic-intermediate data analysis to identify trends, errors, and insights.
• Produce routine reports, visualisations, and summaries for program teams and management decision-making.
• Undertake regular field visits to verify data quality, understand operational contexts, and strengthen local data systems.

MEL Coordination & Support

• Support the development and implementation of program MEL plans and log frames, including performance indicators, data collection tools, and reporting schedules.
• Provide hands‑on technical support and capacity building to field teams to improve data practices and use of tools.
• Assist with documentation of methodologies, standards, and guidelines as required by the MEL Manager.

Knowledge Management & Learning

• Support internal learning activities such as workshops, training, and cross-program data reviews.
• Help compile lessons learned, success stories, and findings to inform organisational learning.
• Conduct basic research or literature scans to identify emerging MEL practices relevant to the Foundation.

Collaboration & Representation

• Build productive working relationships with program teams, field partners, and external stakeholders to support information flow and data alignment.
• Represent the MEL function in internal and external forums as delegated by the MEL Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in Geoinformatics, Data Science, Information Technology, Remote Sensing, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in data coordination, data management, monitoring and evaluation, or a related technical role.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, or automated data workflows.
• Experience supporting field data collection processes (preferred but not essential).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly for explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently when resolving routine data or system issues.
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to data accuracy and validation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and international locations.
• Willingness and ability to travel to field sites, including remote areas with challenging travel conditions.

The company offers a competitive cost-to-company salary package, which includes contributions to a retirement fund and medical aid, ensuring holistic support for your financial and personal well-being.

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