Jobs
JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
Program Manager – Conservation Enterprise
AWF is currently seeking an operational lead for its diverse conservation enterprise program. Working with AWF’s Heartland teams, this position will identify and rationalize high-potential enterprise opportunities in support of AWF’s large landscape conservation objectives. In addition to work within AWF’s traditional conservation enterprise portfolio, this position will support African Wildlife Capital, an investment company owned by, and operating under the mission of AWF.
Senior Program Design Officer – Washington, DC
AWF is currently seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to spearhead AWF’s resource mobilization strategies from US government and other bilateral and multilateral donors for its programs in West and Central Africa. Working with the program implementation teams, the successful candidate will lead the investigation and preparation of bids in response to specific funding opportunities. In addition support sound grant management and reporting. This position will enable analysis and documentation of lessons learnt; document best practice within AWF and prepare technical publications.
Finance and Administration Assistant
AWF is currently seeking a talented individual to provide administrative, logistical and financial support to its Park W Heartland. Working under the supervision of the Regional Director, Central and West Africa and in liaison with the Finance & Administration teams; the Finance & Administration Assistant (FAA) shall ensure accurate compilation of the Heartland’s financial activity for daily posting into the financial system, work closely with the procurement team in maintaining vendor records and profiling new vendors. S/he will manage petty cash, oversee costs and advances relating to employee travel and workshops, and ensure proper upkeep of office, equipment, vehicles and other facilities.
For the full job description and application instructions, please click here.
Conservation Management Training Program
Consistent with our historic focus on conservation leadership development, AWF is now pleased to initiate a program geared toward developing leadership capacity within AWF. AWF’s 24-month intensive “Conservation Management Training Program” will recruit high-potential future conservation leaders from the best Master’s degree programs worldwide. During this program, Trainees will spend time in AWF’s Conservation Centre in Nairobi, Kenya working directly with AWF’s best thinkers, and be deployed at one or more AWF project sites across the continent to gain on-the-ground experience. Trainees will emerge from the program ready to serve as serious conservation professionals in African conservation.
Internship Program
AWF periodically has openings for interns in support of various 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. The following internships are available and can be applied for using the accompanying instructions on each description:
SCHOLARSHIPS
Charlotte Conservation Fellows
Since 1996, the African Wildlife Foundation has provided educational grants to African students pursuing advanced degree studies in conservation-related fields through its Charlotte Conservation Fellowship Program.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
While AWF generally does not make use of volunteers, these websites can help you arrange volunteer opportunities in Africa:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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.
