Jobs
Careers, Jobs and Opportunities with AWF
Title: Enterprise Officer
Location: Basankusa, DRC
Description: The purpose of this position is to play a key role in the development and management of a Conservation Enterprise Program as a key mechanism for the design and delivery of innovative approaches and services to strengthen conservation enterprises into Maringa-Lopori-Wamba Heartland for maximum conservation and development impact. The enterprise officer in collaboration with the Senior Director, Conservation Enterprise for AWF will develop and implement an economically sound and sustainable strategy to support access to the urban market for the communities involved in the SOIL-program (axe Mompono-Lingomo-Djolu, Equateur Province, SOIL/CARPE).
For minimum required qualifications and additional information, download the full job description here.
Candidates who fully meet the position requirements should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, including a daytime telephone contact and three references to Humanresources@awfke.org.
Title: Programme Design Officer
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Description: The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), an international conservation organization is seeking a highly qualified, talented and motivated Programme Design Officer (PDO) to help design the next generation of conservation projects in East Africa. This position will be based in our Headquarters in Nairobi. This position will work very closely with the Director of Programme Design, other members of the AWF Programme Design team, the field-based Heartland teams, other key Program staff and AWF finance and administration staff..
For minimum required qualifications and additional information, download the full job description here.
Candidates who fully meet the position requirements should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, including a daytime telephone contact and three references to Humanresources@awfke.org. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
Title: Livelihoods Impact Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Nyeri, Kenya
Description: The African Wildlife Foundation invites applications for a Livelihoods Impact Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer for its Heartlands Program in Kenya. This is a two-year term that aims to establish sufficient internal capacity for socioeconomics M&E work.
For minimum required qualifications and additional information, download the full job description here.
Candidates who fully meet the position requirements should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, including a daytime telephone contact and three references to Humanresources@awfke.org. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
Title: Assistant Agronomist/Field Officer for the AWF Kenya Heartland Coffee Project
Location: Nyeri, Kenya
Description: The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), an international conservation organization invites applications for a full time Assistant Agronomist/Field Officer for AWF’s Kenya Heartland Coffee Project.
For minimum required qualifications and additional information, download the full job description here.
Candidates who fully meet the position requirements should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, including a daytime telephone contact and three references to Humanresources@awfke.org. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
Title: TBNRM/Advocacy Coordinator, International Gorilla Conservation Programme
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Description: The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), an international conservation organization, invites applications for the post of TBNRM/Advocacy Coordinator for International Gorilla conservation Programme (IGCP), a coalition of AWF, Flora and Fauna International, and the World Wide Fund for Nature. The primary purpose of this position will be to support the IGCP programme in building specialized capacity for the Protected Area Authorities through the executive secretariat and at the protected area level, to develop and coordinate implementation of the IGCP advocacy for gorilla conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources across the region.
For minimum required qualifications and additional information, download the full job description here.
Candidates who meet the position requirements should submit a cover letter, a 2-3 page CV, including a daytime telephone contact and three references to igcphr@awfke.org by July 30, 2009. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
Scholarships
Charlotte Conservation Fellows
Since 1996, the African Wildlife Foundation has provided educational grants
to African pursuing advanced degree studies in conservation-related fields through its
Charlotte Conservation Fellowship Program. The application process for the Charlotte Fellowship 2009-2010 class is open through July 31, 2009.
> To learn more about the program and apply, click here.
Internship Program
AWF periodically has openings for interns in our Washington, DC office to assist in our Communications, Development, Program, Membership, Finance, Human Resources and Administration departments. AWF provides a platform for interns to expand their knowledge of African conservation issues, apply academic knowledge in real life situations, and learn new skills that will enhance their careers.
Interns have the flexibility to work up to a maximum of 40 hours depending on the organization’s needs and the students’ schedule.
Currently internships are open to students based in the USA.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to:
African Wildlife Foundation
Attn: Human Resources
1400 16th Street NW, Suite 120
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202-939-3332
E-mail: humanresources@awf.org
Volunteer
These websites can help you arrange volunteer opportunities in Africa:
Other Career Resources
Equal Opportunity Employment
African Wildlife Foundation is committed to recruit and to hire qualified staff, and to treat its employees equally in all respects, without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, age, marital status, personal appearance, gender identification, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical handicap, HIV status, matriculation and political affiliation, disability or any other classification considered unlawfully discriminatory under any applicable law.
Moreover, it is the policy of AWF to provide a working environment that is free from discrimination, sexual harassment and any other unlawful or inappropriate conduct by fellow workers and supervisors. AWF and its employees shall be sensitive to cultural values and practices within its area of operation.
Further, harassment or discrimination based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex or national origin, age, marital status, personal appearance, gender identification, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical handicap, HIV status, matriculation and political affiliation, disability or any other classification considered unlawfully discriminatory under any applicable law and will not be tolerated.
