AWF-Wall Leadership and Management Fellowship in Africa
AWF-Wall Leadership and Management Fellowship in AfricaProgram Overview Africa’s extraordinarily rich biodiversity and ecosystems are constantly threatened by elements such as extensive land and sea use change, climate change, invasive alien species just to name a few. There is both recognition and agreement that Africa has opportunities to fully realise the benefits of its rich biodiversity and therefore needs to explore ways of using such biodiversity in a sustainable way that contributes to its economic and technological development.
Since threats to wildlife have continued to increase, the wildlife conservation profession requires new and diverse skills to complement those offered by academic institutions. While many young professionals in Africa are getting skilled technically, this is often not complemented by leadership and management skills that are required to work with diverse people and to address complex organizational challenges.
Recognizing this gap, AWF launched the AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship, a nine-month training program with a focus on self-leadership, leading teams and organizational leadership. Launched in January 2023, the AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship is part of the broader AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program funded by the Wall Family Foundation, which also includes its sister track, the AWF-Wall Policy Fellowship. Together, these two tracks aim to:
Develop a new generation of African professionals equipped with the leadership skills necessary to drive and influence systemic change in the environmental sector.
Ensure these professionals are deeply grounded in Africa’s unique environmental context and realities, promoting homegrown solutions to conservation challenges.
Through this program, young professionals gain not only the skills to lead but also a deep understanding of Africa’s unique conservation challenges and opportunities. The AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program equips them with both technical expertise and leadership skills, preparing them to step into key leadership roles and drive African-led conservation efforts across the continent.
We are seeking a consultant that can support us scale up this work, by leading the self-leadership and team leadership module.
Who is the Fellowship For?
The fellowship is designed for young African professionals who are already working in conservation and are seeking to:
✅ Create meaningful change in conservation but need the tools, mentorship, and network
to make it happen.
✅ Strengthen leadership skills, build high-performing teams, and navigate complex conservation challenges.
✅ Position themselves for senior roles in conservation by enhancing management and strategic problem-solving skills.
The fellowship attracts a diverse pool of professionals in the conservation sector from ecologists, conservation biologists, government officials, agronomists, policy leads, activists, communication practitioners and experts, community leaders, health experts, monitoring and evaluation leads, researchers, youth leaders, finance leads, human resources experts etc.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the fellowship, each participant is expected to:
Develop Strong Personal Leadership Skills – Build self-awareness, confidence, and decision-making abilities.
Learn to Lead and Manage Teams – Gain practical skills in team leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and communication.
Solve Conservation Challenges – Use problem-solving frameworks to address conservation challenges effectively.
Understand Organizational Leadership in Conservation – Learn strategic planning, project management, and decision-making in conservation organizations.
Improve Public Engagement & Advocacy – Master communication strategies to influence policy, engage media, and inspire action.
For More Information and Application Details, See; AWF-Wall Leadership and Management Fellowship in Africa
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