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

Writer & Edit Associate

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, research, and write feature articles, news briefs, evergreen content, historical features, and other content for key AWF publications
Review and edit articles, news stories and other content submitted by the organization’s stakeholders with an eye for accuracy, audience appeal, and adherence to editorial and brand guidelines
Liaise regularly with field and program staff members to keep abreast of important organizational news, especially related to conservation impacts, successes, and challenges.
Participate in developing ideas for print products including books that will serve AWF’s Strategic Vision 2020-2030 and support the Marketing & Creative team’s goals and objectives
Support proofread materials generated by Marketing & Creative as well as AWF staff members at large
Help plan and maintain publication calendars and production schedules to ensure adherence to timelines and quarterly goals
Help ensure brand fidelity of and consistency in all materials
Support print production project management
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of experience
Excellent writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills
Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and editorial quality
Strong research skills and ability to translate complex ideas and issues into easily understood messages
Ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to deadlines
Willingness to pitch in on a variety of tasks as part of a dedicated team
Ability to develop creative ideas for new print products that fulfill strategic messaging goals and objectives
Keen interest or experience in Africa’s wildlife/land/people
Experience writing for donor audiences preferred but not required.

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October 28, 2024
Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Manager

Description
This position will be responsible for providing leadership, management and accountability for the activities and performance of African Wildlife Foundation’s (AWF) conservation program in the Tsavo Mkomazi in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania. The Tsavo Landscape Manager will also provide strategic oversight and direction for the implementation of the program, ensuring that each of the components are implemented in line with AWF practice and global standards taking account of the local conditions. The position oversees staff consisting of Ecologist, Research officer, Community Development officer and Field Assistants as well as Finance and Administration staff. The Landscape Manager will have support from AWF technical and administrative teams, who will provide guidance on implementation according to AWF standards, which are continuously strengthened to ensure alignment with global excellence in conservation and development practices. The position will be based in Voi and will report to the Country Director. This position will work closely with the Senior Director, Program Management & Partnerships.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Management

Provide leadership for effective coordination and implementation of AWF’s landscape conservation program in the Tsavo-Mkomazi landscape.
Lead in Stakeholder engagement in the landscape: Government authorities in the natural resource sectors (Wildlife Authorities, Agriculture/Livestock, Water resources etc.) in both Kenya and Tanzania; Peer organizations and other conservation partners; Communities, Professional bodies and the Private sector to advance conservation interests and goals in line with AWF Kenya’s collaboration and partnership policy framework and strategy.
Provide technical oversight to the Landscape for field-based conservation actions, by focusing on: application of sustainable natural resources management; strengthening natural resource governance; participatory land and resource use planning, while increasing livelihood opportunities for communities within the landscape.
Develop and schedule program work plan in accordance with specifications and funding limitations; Coordinate activities of program and determine priorities.
Participate in knowledge management through conservation research, publication and dissemination of scientific research including representing AWF Kenya in national, regional and international conservation platforms.
Champion the domestication of relevant national and regional policy instruments at local level in the designated landscape.
Represent AWF at County and Local government level, and in the development of local level policies, with emphasis on wildlife and biodiversity conservation.
In consultation with supervisor, further develop strategic partnerships in the landscape and grow the programme.
Supervise the team on the ground to improve and strengthen stakeholder forums for ongoing dialogue between Wildlife Authorities, CBOs and private sector and professional bodies.
Work with AWF experts on community aspects of conservation to ensure programmatic guidance in designing and strengthening community livelihoods programs; ensure proper participation and that livelihood support is linked to wildlife and biodiversity conservation in this landscape.
Manage day-to-day operations of the Tsavo Landscape program, which includes: effective administration, human resources, tracking of the Landscape project/program finances, program monitoring and evaluation, timely accurate and verifiable donor reporting, and effective coordination and cooperation between project partners and key government depts. and wildlife authorities.
Work with the Program Design team to generate project concepts for funding proposals to support the implementation of AWF’s strategy in the Landscape.

Work with the Strategy team to implement AWF’s next 5-10-year strategy for the landscape.
Work with the Communications and Marketing teams to communicate AWF messages through newsletters, reports and regular updates.
Ensure knowledge of AWF’s rights-based approach to Conservation and ensure this is embedded and enforced in AWF’ programming

Management of Resources and Budgets

Develop bankable conservation proposals as part of the wider resource mobilization strategy;
In consultation with the finance team, develop a cost-effective budget, schedule and track conservation programmes and budgets to ensure compliance;
Ensure prudent management and safety of conservation assets and resources;
Work with the Program Management and Grants Management teams to ensure annual work plans and budgets are produced in a timely way and are uploaded in AWF project management

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation Related Field. Masters an advantage.
10+ years of proven managerial, administrative and field experience in conservation.
At least 5 years’ experience of working on complex programmes at landscape level with multiple and diverse implementation partners and stakeholders – including high level political engagement, community livelihood initiatives – with cross-cutting themes and multiple objectives;

Strategic experience working with multi stakeholders – Government ministries and agencies, Private Sector, communities and peer organizations
Experience of successfully managing large projects and delivering timely and verifiable results.
Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of global standards and practices for conservation including in protected area planning and management, participatory land use planning, community conservation, rights-based approaches, and integrated conservation and development.
Proficiency in English (spoken and written), Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
Demonstrated ability to build capacity of multiple stakeholders and facilitate multi-stakeholder processes to engage in landscape planning and management.
Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to build coalitions, negotiate, and manage conflict; familiarity with protocols associated with working in both Kenya and Tanzania.
Genuine respect for the skills and perspectives of communities, partner organizations and the private sector.
Conservancy management experience a strong advantage
Good report writing skills and working knowledge of computers and MS Office software package.
Unwavering integrity
Experience working with Government agencies
Commitment to AWF and its mission.

Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
A task oriented, result focused and collaborative leadership approach with a thorough understanding of project management disciplines.
Experience and a proven success record in working and implementing projects

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October 28, 2024
Program Design Officer

The Program Design Officer (PDO) contributes to African Wildlife Foundation’s (AWF) Kenya Country Program by cultivating relationships that are key to programming overseas development assistance (ODA), advising governments on conservation and development policies and programs, making the case for increased financing to biodiversity conservation nationally and leading the development of AWF proposals to finance our work in country. The PDO will be a member of a global team that manages public donor relationships, prepares complex proposals in response to identified opportunities, tracks and ensures quality in project reporting to donors, and tracks and informs AWF leadership of developments in donor strategies and priorities. The PDO will also carry partnership relations and policy functions that are a priority to the Kenya country strategy.
The PDO position will be embedded within the Kenya country program, and as such will be an integral part of our focal country presence. The PDO will be responsible for identifying, defining and developing funding proposals in coordination with country, field, program and finance teams in order to raise public funds for existing and planned program activities in Kenya. This includes prospecting, researching, process management, writing and submitting grant applications to public donors. The position may also provide similar support to other countries in Africa as needed. The PDO will also be responsible for representing AWF to public sector partners, and supporting management of relationships with government agencies, civil Society organizations (CSOs) and other important stakeholders. In this respect the PDO will support identifying and promoting policies that support biodiversity conservation and sustainable development including engaging with CSOs to articulate and promote effective policies and engagement with platforms at all levels in strengthening capacities on effective policies and policy processes.
Working closely with the Director Program Design (DPD), the AWF Country Directors/Coordinators, the Africa Policy lead, and donor Account Managers the PDO will work to win support for AWF’s strategy, cultivate existing and new donor and partner relationships, and elevate the conservation agenda in development cooperation and policy dialogues in Kenya.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Proposal Development and Writing (~40%)
As a part of the Program Design (PD) team, conducts the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to secure public funding for Kenya (mainly but may also support other countries in Africa in similar ways). Working under the leadership of DPD and Account Managers on the PD team, the PDO takes primary responsibility as “proposal lead” in searching for and responding to public donor funding opportunities:

analyse and review funding opportunities and call for proposals and their fit for AWF’s present projects, programs and strategies;
manage project proposal development processes;
solicit technical inputs from AWF’s country and landscape teams and technical experts as well as from other AWF department, co-applicants and implementing partners;
ensure that supporting documents from Government and co-applicants are timely secured;
write professional and compelling log frames, concepts, proposals, budgets, etc.;
work with PD/finance to present professional cost applications to secure public funding and ensure synergy in donor budgeting, contract development with partners and consortia, management and reporting.
ensure that new proposals incorporate AWF’s rights-based standards and are aligned to donor requirements.

Donor and Partner Cultivation and Management & Policy support (~50%)
In collaboration with the DPD and AWF’s Kenya Country Director, the PDO leads AWF’s cultivation of opportunities for program development with bi- and multi-lateral development partners and donors in Kenya and support the country director and team with other key relationships with important stakeholders such as Governmental, civil society, or private sector partners as well as supporting AWF’s policy engagement in Kenya. These functions include, but are not limited to:
Support AWF Kenya Country Program’s fundraising targets and grow AWF’s relationships with bi- and multi-lateral donors in Kenya.

Support AWF Kenya Country Program team to establish and maintain relationships with key donors and Government institutions as well as key stakeholders in Kenya.
Support policy and strategy engagement in Kenya in coordination with the Country Director and Policy/Government Relations teams based on Kenyan and African priorities and strategies.
Track and analyse donor and governmental priorities and strategies in relation to AWF conservation, policy and fundraising objectives in Kenya and develop strategic interventions on how to secure funding.
Track agendas of Kenya’s government and its development partners, to brief the Country Director and team, donor account managers, and International Policy & Government Relations (Global Leadership) team and provide technical advice on programming priorities in Kenya.
Support the articulation and development of policies and strategies as needed with the aim of securing new funding opportunities for Kenya.
Support development of funding plans and strategies for Kenya’s country, landscapes, and thematic programmes and emerging issues.
Support Country and Landscape teams in effective donor servicing through soliciting and preparing for and participating in donor field visits to AWF landscapes and projects in Kenya.
Provide specific grant management support upon request with: management and donor relations of existing grants; review project reports; donor compliance support to management of grants, grant panning and financial tracking of ongoing grants.
Working with the Country Director, Africa policy lead and other key thematic and landscape leads, support development of clear, innovative, consistent and coherent messaging for policy work in Kenya.
Provide inputs to policies affecting biodiversity conservation and sustainable economic development in Kenya, including monitoring of financial flows and investments to that end.
Provide inputs and coordination on policy related to CSOs in Kenya.
Promote increased financing to biodiversity conservation in Kenya.
Support the engagement of Kenyan leaders at all levels to champion conservation as a core pillar of sustainable economic growth in Kenya.

Similar support functions to other African countries may also be provided as needed.
Other key roles (~10%)

Liaise with account managers and PD team members to support proposal development and cultivation activities as needed across AWF’s fundraising portfolio.
Coordinate with and assist the Philanthropy and Foundations & Corporations teams fundraising efforts for Kenya (and possibly other African countries), highlight local funding needs and priorities to these teams, function as a resource person, and ensure fundraising synergies are created.
Support the rest of the PD as well as Grants, and Program teams to implement actions in their portfolios, adhere to donor conditions and submit reports in a timely way.
Represent AWF in relevant meetings, conferences and at donor and partner events in Kenya.
Collaborate with AWF communications and marketing teams to support visibility of AWF’s projects in Kenya.
Support filing, tracking and reporting on PD grant and donor metrics and pipeline on monthly and quarterly basis.
Support preparation of supporting materials for meetings, trips, presentations, and other events/occasions.
Assists with other tasks, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Reputable Master’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in relevant field: including conservation, natural resource management, rural/international development, economics, political science or similar.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fundraising, proposal design, and donor engagement and relationship management, preferably in the field of conservation or environmental management.
Highly skilled to conceptualize project design and write project documents (including budgets, log frames, and work plans) and reports.
Existing relationships with donors in Kenya and up-to-date understanding of bilateral and multilateral donor agencies’ priorities in Kenya. Similar existing relationships for East Africa is an additional advantage.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work as a team member and to negotiate and manage donor relationships.
Have a logical perspective on things and ability to reduce mechanisms, processes, proposals, ideas, or formulas to their basic parts and understand and explain how they interrelate in a project or contribute to fulfilment of higher agendas such the Sustainable Development Goals, national development plans, and AWF’s mission, strategies and plans.
Excellent writing skills are necessary, including the ability to shift writing style and purpose to be appealing and persuasive to the designated target audience.
Fluency in speaking and writing English is essential, and French a significant advantage.
Must possess strong editing skills and pay attention to detail.
Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary conservation and development issues in Africa including good understanding of sustainable development, adaptive project management, MEAL, and knowledge management concepts and application.
Demonstrate commitment to and a good understanding of AWF’s Rights Based Conservation approaches, values and principles.
High degree of responsibility and accountability for tasks, projects, assignments, and commitments including meeting strict deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide group of colleagues and partners, including proactive sharing of information and reporting.
Proven ability to work independently, and effectively and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

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October 28, 2024
Social Media Intern

Job Description
The African Wildlife Foundation is looking for a Nairobi-based Social Media intern to assist with day-to-day social media operations within a buzzing marketing and creative department. Reporting to the Senior Social Media Officer in Nairobi, this role will help raise AWF’s brand-awareness, brand-building and narrative shift efforts through social media and digital campaigns
Responsibilities

Create social media content that is timely and relevant for AWF’s global audiences across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram platforms.
Assist with day-to-day social management tasks such as social care, responding to inbound social feedback (queries and questions through inbox, feed comments).
Provide real-time/near real-time responses to global audiences that accurately express organizational positions and views on various subjects.
Identify social media trends and potential areas of growth in key African markets.
Under the supervision of the Senior Social Media Officer, ensure AWF’s social media content is in line with the new organizational vision and Strategic Communications Plan.
Ensure AWF messaging is consistent and accurately reflects the brand voice and tone across all social media platforms.
Communicate and stay in close contact with Africa-based key program staff to stay abreast of the latest programmatic updates from the various country and field offices.
Identify threats and opportunities in user-generated content surrounding the organization and escalate to appropriate management as necessary
Design social media posters, banners, header images and graphics for every day

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or major in marketing, communications or graphic design
Excellent writing skills, research skills, and basic understanding of social media best practices.
Experience working with social media management tools such as Sproutsocial is a plus but not necessary.

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www.awf.org

October 28, 2024
Counter Wildlife Trafficking Intern

Job Description
The Counter Wildlife Trafficking Program (CWTP) Intern will assist the supervisor in the advancement of and AWF’s engagement in countering wildlife trafficking in Africa. The CWTP Intern will work with other Species Conservation and Science team members and other team members in various programs in Kenya to contribute towards overall goals. This position will report to the Legal Officer, Wildlife Law Enforcement and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist supervisor to coordinate AWF’S Counter Wildlife Trafficking Programs.
Help in compiling overall Counter Wildlife Trafficking reports for each project/grant he/she is assigned to implement
Assist supervisor to organize Wildlife Judicial and Prosecutorial Assistance Trainings (WJPATs) and any other workshops, meetings or gatherings related to AWF’s Counter Wildlife Trafficking Programs.
Participate in WJPATs, workshops and meetings.
Document and prepare proceedings for WJPATs and workshops and minutes for meetings.
Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice or any relevant Social Science.
Fluency in English and Swahili.
Strong report writing skills.
Computer skills.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Commitment to AWF and its mission

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October 28, 2024
Senior Manager, People Development And Culture Senior Officer, Youth Leadership

Position Summary
This newly established position of the Senior Manager, People Development and Culture (SM, PDC) will be an integral member of the Human Resources Department. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing an organization wide learning and development strategy that facilitates and drives individual development and capacity building aligned to AWF’s strategies. In addition, the position will support culture change initiatives across the organization and provide backstopping support to the line manager. The position aims to design programs that will expand talent and skills across all employees at all levels within the organization, fundamentally promote the organization’s success, by coaching and developing its people , backstop generalist HR functions and support the line manager with other departmental responsibilities as needed. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, and will report to the Director, HR and Culture and functionally supervise the Senior Officer, Youth Leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Learning and Development

Conduct Training Needs Analysis using both structured and unstructured methods to capture requirements across the organization; identify current and future developmental needs at the individual level that support career progression, and capacity building requirements at the institutional level;
Conceptualize and implement innovative and flexible methods to address the developmental and capacity building needs identified, including identification of external training programs and conferences, the design and delivery of in-house training sessions, enrollment in online learning programs, mentoring, self-learning, and other methods as appropriate;
Develop a comprehensive Learning and Development Plan based on the developmental needs and methods identified;
Drive and facilitate the implementation of the Learning and Development Plan to ensure smooth execution with effective outcomes; providing thought leadership around program design and delivery;
Monitor and evaluate the different methods used; continuously improving the approach, process and methods as appropriate;
Organize and oversee the New Hire onboarding programmes to help new hires settle in well and quickly
Oversee the internship program and in collaboration with other teams support other learning programs e.g. Youth Fellowship Program
Refine existing systems and processes, and set up new processes as required, including: preparing and tracking the annual learning and development Budget; creating and updating the Training Calendar; tracking training attendance; capturing feedback on training programs as well as conferences and workshops attended
In Co-lead the redesign and establishment of an appropriate curricula of the Conservation Management and Leadership Program (CLMP) and coordinate the day to day aspects of the program
Coordinate the development, delivery and evaluation of a suite of management and leadership development programs
Plan and assess the ‘return on investment’ of any training or development programme Implement and administer regular staff surveys to get feedback on the development programs and discuss plans with managers
Contribute to the review of learning and development policies and ensure they are aligned to the realities and best practices
Collaborate with HR team on suggested training needs per individual departments across countries
Guide managers to formulate individual learning plans
Contribute to the design and implementation of succession plans

Culture

Lead the values socialization process
Participate in the change management process
Support initiatives that improve the employer value proposition
Conduct annual staff surveys and follow up on actions on issues raised
Co-lead the management of the staff committee
Represent AWF in the selected working groups and or committees

Backstopping

Backstop other Human Resources Generalist roles as needed
Undertake other departmental responsibilities as requested

Requirements

Master’s degree in the Human Resources Management, Social sciences or related.
At least 10+ years relevant experience in Human Resources with at least 5 years in senior management roles
Demonstrated experience in developing people development, and succession planning
Relevant certifications and memberships including CHRP, SHRM etc.
Previous work experience in NGOs is preferred
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Innovative and proactive nature of decision making
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Fluency in English. French proficiency is a strong advantage
Comfort working with all levels of staff
Strong organizational skills
Fluency in written English . Knowledge of French is desired
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with the highest level of professional
Ability to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment
Willingness to travel occasionally, sometimes to remote areas
As this position is heavily anchored in AWF’s conservation programs, interest in conservation is strongly desired.

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October 28, 2024
Communications and Engagement Intern

The Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group (ABCG), via its host organization African Wildlife Foundation, seeks a motivated Communications and Engagement Intern. The Communications and Engagement Intern will have the opportunity to learn about communicating key messages, building brand awareness, and deepening stakeholder engagement that will protect wildlife and natural resources across the African continent. S/he will work closely with the ABCG Communications and Engagement Specialist to raise awareness, deepen stakeholder engagement and promote ABCG’s efforts to address emerging and high priority themes affecting biodiversity conservation in Africa.
The components of this internship will include the following:

Learning and applying ABCG standards on assignments;
Learn to draft engaging articles and messages for the ABCG website, e-newsletter and external publications, including brochures, and fact sheets;
Assist to organize and draft social media posts on ABCG’s Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn sites on conservation issues affecting Africa;
Build connections on social media;
Assist in organizing, planning, and coordinating outreach events including brown bag lectures, roundtables, and workshops;
Assist to manage ABCG’s list serve and other contact lists, and;
Assist in other communications and knowledge management activities

Requirements
The ideal candidate for this internship should be a graduate student with a concentration in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or related field, with a strong interest/background in conservation.
Additionally, the ideal candidate would possess:

Interest/background in wildlife conservation, foreign policy, climate change, and other conservation issues;
Ability to work independently, and to collaborate effectively as a member of a team;
Basic website and social media competency;
Good writing skills;
An eye for details—from grammar to new opportunities;
A great attitude and desire to learn;
Commitment of minimum 20 hours/week.

Desired:

Graphic design skills;
Constant Contact or other email marketing experience is a plus.

This internship is unpaid; however, a travel stipend will be provided.

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October 28, 2024
Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group Director

The Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group (ABCG) is a coalition of seven international conservation NGOs with extensive field programming in sub-Saharan Africa; African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), Conservation International (CI), the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), World Resources Institute (WRI), and World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Together with their African partners, these organizations tackle complex conservation challenges by catalyzing and strengthening collaboration on the continent.

The ABCG Director is the external face of the partnership. The Director engages new partners, new participants from existing partners, and new donors to the collective efforts of ABCG. The Director facilitates a team of volunteers from partner organizations and oversees a small Secretariat in order to drive vision setting, strategic and business planning, goal-setting, quality implementation, organizational performance measurement, and reinvention efforts, ensuring alignment with ABCG’s strategic direction. The primary responsibilities for the ABCG Director are to lead ABCG externally and deliver on the multiple work flows of the ABCG Secretariat, ranging from internal coordination to strategy development, donor engagement, program management, communications and external representation to key stakeholders across Africa, as well as in the US and Europe. The Director facilitates ABCG’s efforts to identify and address emerging and high priority threats to biodiversity and encourages ABCG members to contribute the strengths that each brings to the collaborative effort of improving conservation practice in sub Saharan Africa.

Location: Flexibility across AWF offices with a preference for Nairobi

Reports to: Secretariat host institution steering committee representative, currently AWF

Primary Responsibilities And Scope

Partnership Development and Program Design

Steward ABCG’s vision and strategy both internally and externally: provide the driving force for engagement and excitement for ABCG; represent the organization externally and promote ABCG as a thought leader within the conservation and development sectors
Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key institutions and stakeholders in order to maximize the impact of ABCG results and learnings, and influence policy makers and donors on high priority African conservation issues
Build support for new programming through identification and cultivation of new funding sources
Serve as main point of contact with current and future donors; provide conduit for information exchange, feedback, mutual learning, and program development
Build network of African CSO partners, strengthening on-continent collaboration and elevating African-led solutions
Design and lead process for selecting and recruiting new ABCG Members
Convene and facilitate stakeholder consultations, conferences, and knowledge sharing events to promote peer-to-peer learning and cross-organizational collaboration
Develop and implement a communications and engagement strategy including targeted outreach plans to form linkages with critical actors, grow ABCG’s community of practice, build cross-sector alliances, and expand ABCG’s presence and influence in Africa and with development partners
Collaborate closely with Member technical staff to determine priority actions for addressing ABCG’s collective impact approach, lead technical proposal and budget development

Organizational Management

Institutionalize ABCG’s strategic business plan: Coordinate and facilitate collective impact planning; deliver on strategic goals
Provide oversight, management support, and technical guidance to Member technical staff, ensuring effective and timely activity implementation. Assist teams in defining corrective measures where necessary

Develop program performance tracking and upward reporting systems. Monitor progress and performance through KPIs prepared and reviewed quarterly
Oversee budget management and reporting processes including the preparation of annual workplans and budgets, as well as financial and technical reports, ensuring that all Secretariat host institution and donor financial/administrative policies and procedures are adhered to

Ensure compliance with CFR 200 and other USG rules and regulations
Administer all grants and contracts flowing from the prime agreement, including managing member subawards and hiring consultants as needed
Drive production of technical outputs to build the evidence base and design knowledge products to promote ABCG as a thought leader in the African conservation arena
Manage the ABCG Secretariat staff’s workflows and ensure progress vs. workplan on annual goals

Membership Management

Create and maintain infrastructure to cultivate and manage new Members
Align and build consensus among current and new Members, ensuring active participation of all Members
Lead the transition of ABCG’s governance structures from US-based to Africa-based
Resolve complex issues independently and develop recommendations for corrective strategies as needed

Job Requirement

Advanced Degree in natural resources management or related field
10 years progressively responsible professional experience in program leadership and management, as well as team management of multidisciplinary staff, with assignments at regional and/or international levels
Significant experience living and working in Africa and comprehensive understanding of key biodiversity conservation issues impacting Africa
Experience in field-based conservation in Africa and the application of cross-cutting technical expertise
Extensive network including African conservation leaders with demonstrated relationship management skills and connections within the African conservation and development sectors both on the continent and abroad
Experience in guiding and motivating teams in a multicultural environment, as well as collaborative workplan execution and performance monitoring
Strong managerial and leadership skills, high sense of objectivity, sound analytical capabilities with ability to facilitate, mentor, and build capacity
A track record of executing difficult, time bound activities dependent on a wide variety of stakeholders
Program and financial management skills with experience implementing and administering government and multilateral grants
Proven experience in project design and proposal development
Excellent attention to detail, systematic, lateral thinking and managing workflow while overseeing multiple priorities of complex programs
Strong consensus-seeking skills with ability to find common solutions and resolve conflicts in collaborative settings
Exceptional communication and representational skills, including written and public speaking; ability to articulate a compelling business case
A sense of humor and flexibility to adapt to a very dynamic environment
High-level negotiation and diplomatic skills with demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships and networks, and manage partner relationships (sub-awardees, institutional partners, donors)
Innovative, systems-level thinker with ability to situate ABCG within the broader African conservation context
Knowledge of and experience with the Open Standards for Conservation, Miradi, or comparable planning tools
Fluency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in French and Swahili is desirable

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October 28, 2024
Budget and Grants Intern Landscape Intern

Position Summary
The intern will support the Budget and Grants Management Team (BGMT) with Budget and Awards data entry into the Serenic Accounting System. To be successful in this position, the successful candidate will be self-motivated, capable of working with minimum supervision, high numerical accuracy and demonstrate high levels of integrity and good work ethics.
Responsibilities:

FY 2022 Organizational Budget Data Capturing;
Tally the received FY 2022 budget inputs
Create budget journal entries with calendarization matching workplan
Ensure personnel Budget is imported with EID and with Salary/Benefits split
Update award Ledger in Award Vision
Update Award with multi-year budget and reconcile to Budget ledger
Update award reporting milestones in Award vision as per award agreement
Organize and File award reports and other documentation in AWF e-filing system
Review sub-grant reports as per the signed sub-agreement
Update subgrant award milestones in Award vision
Any other duties as delegated by the supervisor

Requirements

At least CPA II or any other professional accounting qualification

An undergraduate degree in Accounting will be an added advantage

Familiarization with government regulations.
At least 6 months experience in a similar position
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
Ability to work as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and to prioritize them.
Demonstrated interest and understanding of key concepts in administrative support services.
Ability to work with minimal supervision

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October 28, 2024
Landscape Intern

The Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Intern will assist the supervisor in the advancement of the Tsavo-Mkomazi’s Landscape Strategy. The Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Intern will work with other Species Conservation and Science team members and other AWF team members within the Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape to contribute towards overall goals and objectives of the program. This position will report to the Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Manager and will be based in Voi Town, Kenya.

Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating AWF’s Counter Wildlife Trafficking Programs in Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape (80%).
Assist in organizing and delivery of projects under AWF’s Wildlife Cybercrime Investigation Program.
Attend court and secure data on wildlife crime investigation, prosecution and adjudication.
Analyze wildlife cybercrime cases and other wildlife crime cases and document processes, outcomes and lessons learnt to improve prosecution and sentencing.
Liaise with supervisor to assist in implementation of various projects within the landscape.
Assist in report writing and documentation of results and outcomes.
Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the landscape manager in support of the landscape program (20%).

Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, Wildlife Management, Environmental Management or any relevant Social Science.
Fluency in English and Swahili.
Strong report writing skills.
Computer skills.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Commitment to AWF and its mission
Previous experience in a wildlife conservation organization is an added advantage

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October 28, 2024