Call For Applications: AWF–WALL Leadership & Management Fellowship 2026 for African Professionals | Fully Funded to Nairobi, Kenya
The AWF–Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship brings together young African professionals from the private sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the public sector, and community-based organisations who are passionate about project implementation and driving impact in the environmental and conservation space.
The Fellowship is designed to equip participants with transformational leadership and management skills, empowering them to lead high-impact initiatives and deliver sustainable solutions for Africa’s environmental challenges.
Requirements
The Fellowship seeks practitioners (including employed professionals, founders, and volunteers) working in or contributing to the conservation sector.
Eligible areas of practice include, but are not limited to:
- Research and science
- Communications and media
- Human resources and administration
- Finance, accounting, and fundraising
- Law and policy
- Community engagement
- Programme and project management
- Wildlife and environmental management
Applicants do not need to be conservation scientists, but must demonstrate a clear interest and strong passion for a career in conservation, regardless of professional background.
Additional eligibility criteria:
- Nationals of any African country currently living and working in Africa
- Aged 20–35 years
- Minimum of a diploma in any field
- Francophone or Lusophone applicants must have basic English speaking and writing skills
- Only applications submitted in English will be considered
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Benefits
- Travel and Transport: AWF covers round-trip airfare and local ground transportation for the in-person workshop in Nairobi.
- Accommodation & Sustenance: Participants receive comfortable accommodation during in-person workshops and the placement period.
- Connectivity Support: A data stipend is provided to ensure full participation in virtual sessions.
- Personalised Coaching: Participants benefit from continuous one-on-one coaching throughout the Fellowship to support the successful delivery of their innovation projects.
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How to Apply
- Using a PC or Mac, click the APPLY button on the right side of the page
(Mobile users will find the APPLY button at the top of the page) - Click CREATE AN ACCOUNT
- Register using your official name and a valid, accessible email address
- Complete your application form
- You may save your progress and log back in at any time using your email and password to continue
