Policy Advocacy and Partnerships Officer at African Wildlife Foundation

Role overview

The Policy Advocacy and Partnerships Officer will play a key role in determining AWF’s policy and advocacy agenda, work across programs, at the county level and national level informed by the Strategic ambition. The Policy Advocacy and Partnerships Officer will coordinate specific influencing opportunities and ensure a coherent approach for policy and advocacy through key networks and coalitions. The Officer will work closely with the Strategic Communications and Campaigns teams to link global policymaking with AWF’s interventions and campaigns locally.

The ideal candidate will report directly to the Country Director and work closely with the rest of the Global Leadership team.

Education, Language & Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in conservation, natural resource management, environmental science, development studies, social sciences, or related field or equivalent work experience in development theory, policy, and practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, policy development, and fluent written/spoken English.

Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in policy and advocacy work related to conservation of natural resources management, or related field of influencing the policy and practice of governments and institutions through campaigning, advocacy, and/or policy development.
• Experience in network coordination and good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability, high level of autonomy, good organizational skills.