Intern - AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program

AWF are currently seeking a passionate and organized Intern to support our AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program in Nairobi, Kenya. Dive into research, support the development of digital conservation courses, and help empower the next generation of African conservation leaders. Apply now and be a part of shaping a prosperous future for Africa’s wildlife and wild lands!

The African Wildlife Foundation is an international conservation organization created with the intent of preserving Africa’s wildlife, wild lands, and natural resources. We are an Africa-based global conservation organization protecting wildlife and their habitats as essential parts of a modern and prosperous Africa.

Intern, AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program

Department: Conservation Education and Youth Leadership

Reports to: Senior Officer, Youth Leadership Program

Matrix Management:  N/A

Supervises:  N/A

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Officer, Youth Leadership, this position will support the delivery of the AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program. The AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program is a  training program that builds the capacity of young African professionals in conservation , to drive systemic change on various environmental issues. The program is delivered through two distinct but complementary tracks: the AWF-Wall Policy and the AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship. Launched in 2022, the program is run on a hybrid model that combines both virtual and in-person training elements. In 2026, the program is expanding to a digital version as we continue to deliver the hybrid version. The position will support the research and the administrative tasks towards the design and development of the digital courses as well as delivering the hybrid program that onboards 30 fellows per year..

Required capabilities for this position are exposure to research and administrative support, impeccable organisational skills, being able to work with minimal supervision, being a team player with interpersonal skills, attention to detail, confidence, and the ability to work and communicate with staff from other departments and external stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Research and Content Development

• Support in the research and analysis of output that will inform the final digital course, as guided by the Senior Officer, Youth Leadership. Research will form a bulk of this role and will cover the following areas:
• Analysis of current hybrid training materials to inform adaptation to the digital version
• Research and analyse existing digital courses to identify effective learning methodologies, interactivity mechanisms, and engagement strategies suitable for the digital version
• Research of various e learning platforms to identify suitable hosting platforms
• Mapping out stakeholders who would support the delivery of the digital version
• Support content development–related administrative tasks, including analysis of research outputs, brainstorming support, and e-learning platform content setup
• Participate in content development and design sessions

Administrative and logistical support

• Provide high quality support to the AWF-Wall Youth Leaderhsip Program, including scheduling and recording of meetings, monitor documents for signature/approval, monitor and follow up issues and priorities, handle incoming correspondence and internal and external correspondence
• Lead the preparation, compilation, and systematic filing of research outcome documents, including but not limited to needs analysis reports, market research reports, and other analytical outputs generated from the research process.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for the delivery of the hybrid version, including virtual sessions scheduling, Learning Management System management, participant communications, Two in-person workshop support , and reporting support as required.

Rights-based Conservation 

Human rights are a guiding principle in the AWF Strategic Vision 2020-2030, embedded in our core principles and core values. AWF’s mission is to ensure that wildlife and wildlands thrive in modern Africa. AWF understands a modern Africa to be an Africa in which human rights are fulfilled and commits to respect, protect, and always promote human rights, irrespective of ethnic group, gender, race, sexual orientation, age, or class by adopting a rights-based conservation approach.  The role holder will come in to contact with a wide range of stakeholders and will be required to demonstrate commitment to and a good understanding of AWF’s Rights Based Conservation approaches, values, and principles.

Requirements and skills

• At least 1 year of working experience/exposure in environmental sciences, conservation, business, social innovation, community development, social sciences or a related field.
• A degree in environmental, development, political or social studies or any related field
• Must be passionate about conservation and sustainable development, and working in youth-oriented projects.
• Administrative, organisational, and time management skills
• Good multi-cultural and interpersonal skills
• Proven written, analytical, presentation and computing skills.
• Exposure to supporting research activities, such as needs assessments, market or landscape analysis, baseline studies, desktop reviews, stakeholder analysis, or similar research exercises.
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Fluency in French is an added advantage
• You are a great fit if you demonstrate creativity and an openness to learn and be adaptable.