The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has announced the call for applications for the Charles R. Wall Leadership Program. The program consists of two components — the Charles R. Wall Young African Policy Fellows and the Charles R. Wall Conservation Leadership and Management Fellowship — and aims to build communities of skilled and connected young African professionals that will drive meaningful transformation in conservation in Africa.
The Young African Policy Fellows Program, which is in its second cohort, purposes to train young professionals to be policy negotiators on International Environmental Governance, especially on the Convention on Biological Diversity. The 9-month program is offered by AWF and the U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP).
The inaugural Conservation Leadership and Management Fellowship is a 9-month intensive and pioneering pan-African leadership program for young African professionals in the conservation sector led by AWF. With a key focus on self-leadership, team leadership, and organizational leadership, the fellowship brings together young African professionals from business, NGOs, the public sector, and community-based entities that are leading impact in the environment space. Charles R. Wall Conservation Leadership and Management Fellowship will impart them with transformational leadership and management skills needed to lead systemic impact in environmental issues.
About African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
For 60 years, African Wildlife Foundation has been ahead of the curve in developing innovative conservation strategies so wildlife, wild lands, and people can thrive. Our approach is uniquely comprehensive, addressing not only direct threats to wildlife like poaching and habitat loss, but also working with communities and governments to ensure that African conservation is truly African owned and led.... read more... read more
AWF Charles R. Wall Leadership Program
| Application Deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of AWF Charles R. Wall Leadership Program
A group of 30 (15:15) young leaders will join both programs set to commence in April 2023. The fellowship will prepare participants with tools, resources, and knowledge to lead systemic change in the environmental sector, especially in conservation. It also aims to ignite their fire and prepare them to tap into leadership and talents as they explore who they are, their values and purpose to create change and impact on pertinent environmental issues.
Requirements for AWF Charles R. Wall Leadership Program Qualification
African youth aged 20-35 years are now officially invited to apply for the two training programs, which will include virtual workshops and physical workshops in Nairobi, Kenya. Policy fellows will have several opportunities to engage in national and international policymaking meetings and conventions while leadership and management fellows will have opportunities to visit successful conservation organizations and projects to draw lessons. The application deadline is January 31, 2023, with the training expected to commence in April 2023.
Application Deadline
January 31, 2023How to Apply
Each applicant is expected to submit a motivation letter responding to why the candidate would like to be considered alongside a Curriculum Vitae and reference letter from their university, employer, or any senior person with whom they have worked. An online or pre-recorded video interview may also be part of the recruitment process.
Applications will only be accepted online. For questions, please send an email to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Charles R. Wall Young African Policy Fellows’ or ‘Charles R. Wall Conservation Leadership and Management Fellowship’ depending on which program your query relates. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
More information on the eligibility criteria and the nomination form can be found below: Charles R. Wall Young African Policy Fellows Charles R. Wall Conservation Leadership and Management Fellowship
For more details, visit AWF websiote.
