Officer, Policy Fellowships

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The African Wildlife Foundation, together with the people of Africa, works to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements and skillsAt least 3 years working experience in curating, facilitating, and overseeing implementation of leadership programmes, preferably in the environmental sector.Experience in delivering in person, hybrid and online learning experiences, courses and or fellowshipsA bachelor’s in environmental sciences, conservation, business, or social sciences. Experience in related disciplines (or) significant international experience can be substituted for degree relevance.Experience with engaging in Multilateral Environmental Agreements and related platforms, especially the Africa Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).Strong coordination and time management skills including ability to provide technical guidance, and oversight, develop workplans and oversee timely implementation of workplans  Good multi-cultural and interpersonal skills and experience in networking with partners at all levels (ministry, donors, private sector, NGOs, and local community-based organizations).Experience working with or in international organizations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development, Management and TrainingDesign and thereafter implement the new online version of the AWF-Wall Policy Fellowship, adapted from the flagship version  Continue to implement future cohorts of the flagship version of the AWF-Wall Policy Fellowship Provide technical guidance to the implementing partners and consultants of the AWF-Wall Policy FellowshipCoordinate the recruitment and supervision of experts/contract institutions as required to undertake tasks of the implementation of training programs.Coordinate the recruitment of trainee candidates for the program .Develop workplan and curriculum and deliver on the leaderships trainings as scheduled.Facilitate and train on various courses/modules as necessary. Plan and coordinate field trips and policy conferences for leadership trainings.Maintain records on technical and financial aspects of program operation, including monitoring of project activities and their outcomes, as well as minutes, decisions and recommendations of meetings and workshops.Partnership and CommunicationsSupport the establishment and maintenance of partnerships that can support the AWF-Wall Policy Fellowship.Ensure effective liaison and maintain good communication with relevant stakeholders.Support to generating ideas for products and initiatives that tell and communicate the powerful stories of young people.Measuring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)Work with the AWF M&E global team to ensure that MEAL tools are developed, rolled out and analyzed according to institutional metrics; indicators are tracked; and findings inform the Youth Programming.Coordinate with communications and the Knowledge management department teams so that most significant change stories are documented, filed, and disseminated.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Environment law, Project implementation, Planning, Reporting, Partnerships

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree