AWF Charls R Wall Young African Policy Fellows Training Program for Young Professionals 2024 Cohort

Are you a young graduate or young professional from Africa who is enthusiastic about the sustainability of Africa’s biodiversity? Apply for the 2024 cohort of the Charles R. Wall Young African Policy Fellows program and work at the forefront of Africa’s action agenda to protect and sustainably use its unique biological resources.

The nine-month highly experiential and blended learning experience consists of modules that are delivered through diverse formats, including:

• Knowledge development workshops,
• Intentional networking activities, and
• Learning-by-doing activities that include a simulation and attending international policymaking processes

Sessions will take place once a month with leadership dialogue sessions in between and will be led by a faculty of experts and practitioners.

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• Table of Content
• About African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
• AWF Charls R Wall Young African Policy Fellows Training Program
• Aim and Benefits of AWF Charls R Wall Young African Policy Fellows Training Program
• AWF Charls R Wall Young African Policy Fellows Training Program Courses
• Requirements for AWF Charls R Wall Young African Policy Fellows Training Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for AWF Charls R Wall Young African Policy Fellows Training Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

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.... continue reading

AWF Charls R Wall Young African Policy Fellows Training Program

Aim and Benefits of AWF Charls R Wall Young African Policy Fellows Training Program

The overall objective of the Charles R. Wall Young African Policy Fellows Program is to establish a pool of young professionals with sufficient knowledge and negotiation
skills on international environmental governance capable of contributing to policy formulation, negotiation, and review processes at country, regional, and international levels.

Benefits:  

• Air travel to and from home country and ground transport for the in- person workshop in Nairobi and for one policy making conference you are selected to attend.
• Accommodation during in-person workshops and attending international policy-making processes.
• Stipend to cover data bundles for thevirtual sessions.
• Personalised coaching support during the program to deliver the policy brief.

AWF Charls R Wall Young African Policy Fellows Training Program Courses

• International Biodiversity Governance

Requirements for AWF Charls R Wall Young African Policy Fellows Training Program Qualification

The Charles R. Wall Young African Policy Fellows seeks applicants with the following profiles:
Interest:

• Applicants must demonstrate a clear interest in biodiversity and related matters.

Nationality:

• Nationals of any of the African countries living and working in Africa.

Age:

• 20-35 years.

Academic:

• At least 1st university degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, agricultural sciences, indigenous knowledge systems, resource mobilization, international relations, gender studies, bio-technology, or any other sector that is relevant in international environmental governance. In lieu of a degree, experience may suffice.

Experience:

Two years experience in conservation and/or management of biodiversity through practice by way of employment, activism, and volunteering.

Commitment:

• Applicants MUST commit themselves to a) Attend the full course, b) Be available for travel to policy conferences, and c) Provide support to negotiators where relevant.

Language:

• The training is open to candidates from francophone countries in the continent but should have basic English writing and speaking skills. Some training materials and sessions may be translated to French

This program is NOT for you if you are:

• Looking to learn how to write government policy documents from scratch. The program focuses on knowledge and skills development on policy negotiations for Multilateral Environmental Agreements and how to advocate for policy issues through written and spoken communication.
• Not willing to commit the time and energy needed to engage with the content, assignments, and deliverables. The world of policy negotiations is an intense one that requires an lot of reading, analysis, writing, and engaging stakeholders. The program is intense by design to introduce fellows to this world.

Interview date, Process and Venue for AWF Charls R Wall Young African Policy Fellows Training Program

The process of selecting a Chuck Wall Fellow takes a minimum of three months from the application deadline to when applicants are shortlisted for the Fellowship. Here is an overview of the application and selection process.

3rd January, 8am EAT:  Applications open
3rd February, 5pm EAT:  Applications closed
5th February to Mid-February:  Applications sifted against eligibility criteria
Mid-February to March : The selection committee reviews all eligible applications
Mid-March: Applicants shortlisted and contacted for interviews. In the interim, a due diligence process will be conducted to verify details.
Should you not be contacted by end of March, please consider your application unsuccessful
Mid-March - End of March: Interviews for shortlisted candidates + contacting finalist candidates
April 8: Onboarding of the 15 selected fellows

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications will only be accepted online at awf.org/fellows-application.

Applications are open until 17:00 pm East Africa Time, 3rd February 2023. Ensure to submit all supporting documents required in the application. These are a Curriculum Vitae and a letter of recommendation from the university/ employer/senior person you have worked with. The application includes essays that are mandatory. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Priority will be given to individuals who work in an institution like the government, NGOs, CSOs, corporations, or enterprises. While priority will be given to institutional youth, any other outstanding and promising applicants who are not linked to any institutions will however not be disqualified.

For more details visit: AWF website.