Sitatungas are still found in small numbers in Saiwa Swamp National Park in western Kenya, as well as in larger populations around Lake Victoria and the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania and in several river basins in Uganda.

Jobs

Careers, Jobs and Opportunities with AWF

Title: Kazungula Heartland Director
Location: Livingstone, Zambia
Description: Responsible for providing overall leadership, management and accountability for the activities and performance of AWF’s conservation programs in the Kazungula Heartland. This position reports to the Regional Director, Southern Africa, and will be based in Livingstone, Zambia, with significant time spent in the field.

For minimum required qualifications and additional information, download the full job description here.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, including a daytime telephone contact and three referees to HumanResources@awfke.org by April 15, 2009. Only short listed candidates will contacted.

 

Title: Project Manager, Kitengela Conservation Program
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Description: AWF seeks Project Manager to provide overall project management, performance and administration of its Kitengela Conservation Program. This is a two-year full-time position, based at AWF’s Headquarters in Nairobi.

For minimum required qualifications and additional information, download the full job description here.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, including a daytime telephone contact and three referees to HumanResources@awfke.org by April 15, 2009. Only short listed candidates will contacted.

 

Poste: Chargé de Programme, Parc Régional du W
Lieu d’affection: Tapoa et Niamey, au Niger
Description: Devra gérer et rendre compte des activités et de la performance du nouveau programme d’AWF dans le paysage du Parc Régional du W. Il s’agit d’un nouveau poste et d’un nouveau paysage pour AWF et le Chargé de programme sera un architecte important des interventions futures d’AWF dans ce paysage d’une grande importance écologique. Ce poste aura aussi la responsabilité de créer et de maintenir des relations efficaces avec toutes les principales parties prenantes, comme le gouvernement et les ministères concernés, les autres organisations de conservation et de développement et les bailleurs.

Regarder l’offre d’emploi complète ici.

Pour poser votre candidature, veuillez envoyer un CV de 2-3 pages et une lettre de motivation séparée d’une page à awfparcwrecrutement@yahoo.com avant le 13 mars 2009. Seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés.

Regarder des liens vers des documents PDF décrivant AWF, son approche de la conservation et son travail ailleurs en Afrique:

 

Title: Climate Change Adviser
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Description: AWF seeks a Climate Change Adviser to advise on all aspects of climate change work, focusing initially on assessing the likely impacts of climate change on AWF’s African Heartlands. AWF is working with EcoAdapt (experts in climate change adaptation) and the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) to pilot this work in the Virunga Heartland. This is a one-year full-time position, based at AWF’s Headquarters in Nairobi, with potential for extension. The Climate Change Adviser will work closely with the AWF and IGCP teams and the EcoAdapt climate specialists.
For minimum required qualifications and additional information, download the full job description here.

Interested candidates should forward a 2-3 page CV, cover letter and a sample of their written work on climate change to HumanResources@awfke.org by January 15, 2008. Only short listed candidates will contacted.

 

Title: Senior Programme Design Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Description: AWF is inviting applications for the Senior Programme Design Officer who will be responsible to lead fundraising from public sector sources for AWF’s programme in Eastern Africa. The officer will be responsible for raising funds from government and professional foundation donors and for all aspects of donor relationship management for all AWF’s work in Eastern Africa. This position is based at AWF’s Headquarters in Nairobi.
For minimum required qualifications and additional information, download the full job description here.

Candidates who meet the position requirements should submit a cover letter (including salary expectations), a detailed CV, a daytime telephone contact and three references to HumanResources@awfke.org by December 15, 2008. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

 

Title: Finance Compliance Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Description: AWF invites applications for the post of Finance Compliance Officer, an integral member of AWF’s Finance Department. This position reports to the Regional Finance Director and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. For minimum required qualifications and additional information, download the full job description here.

Candidates who meet the position requirements should submit a cover letter (including salary expectations), a detailed CV, a daytime telephone contact and three references to HumanResources@awfke.org by November 7, 2008. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

 

Scholarships

Charlotte Conservation Fellows
Since 1996, the African Wildlife Foundation has provided educational grants to African pursuing advanced degree studies in conservation-related fields through its Charlotte Conservation Fellowship Program. The application process for the Charlotte Fellowship 2007-2008 class is now closed. AWF is not currently accepting applications.

> To learn more about the program, click here.

 

Internship Program

AWF periodically has openings for interns in our Washington, DC office to assist in our Communications, Development, Program, Membership, Finance, Human Resources and Administration departments. AWF provides a platform for interns to expand their knowledge of African conservation issues, apply academic knowledge in real life situations, and learn new skills that will enhance their careers.

Interns have the flexibility to work up to a maximum of 40 hours depending on the organization’s needs and the students’ schedule.

Currently internships are open to students based in the USA.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to:
African Wildlife Foundation
Attn: Human Resources
1400 16th Street NW, Suite 120
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202-939-3332
E-mail: humanresources@awf.org

 

Volunteer

These websites can help you arrange volunteer opportunities in Africa:

 

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Equal Opportunity Employment
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Moreover, it is the policy of AWF to provide a working environment that is free from discrimination, sexual harassment and any other unlawful or inappropriate conduct by fellow workers and supervisors. AWF and its employees shall be sensitive to cultural values and practices within its area of operation.

Further, harassment or discrimination based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex or national origin, age, marital status, personal appearance, gender identification, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical handicap, HIV status, matriculation and political affiliation, disability or any other classification considered unlawfully discriminatory under any applicable law and will not be tolerated.

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