AWF Youth Leadership Program Internship 2026 | African Wildlife Foundation Nairobi | Apply by 18th March

Organization: African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) | Location: Nairobi, Kenya | Job Type: Full-Time Internship | Deadline: 18th March 2026 | Category: Conservation, Research & Project Management

Are you a passionate, creative, and research-oriented young professional who cares deeply about conservation and youth empowerment? The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is offering an exciting internship opportunity under the AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program. If you have a background in environmental, social, or development studies and are eager to contribute to impactful conservation work, this role is for you.

About the African Wildlife Foundation

The African Wildlife Foundation, together with the people of Africa, works to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever. Guided by a rights-based conservation approach and a Strategic Vision running through 2030, AWF is one of Africa’s most respected conservation organizations, deeply committed to human rights, community development, and sustainable wildlife management.

About the Role

The intern will work closely with the Senior Officer, Youth Leadership, to support the development of a digital course under the AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program. Research will form the bulk of this role, with additional responsibilities in content development, administration, and program logistics.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Research & Content Development

• Analyse current hybrid training materials to inform adaptation into a digital format
• Research existing digital courses to identify effective learning methodologies, interactivity mechanisms, and engagement strategies
• Research e-learning platforms to identify suitable hosting options
• Map out stakeholders who would support delivery of the digital version
• Support content development tasks including analysis of research outputs, brainstorming sessions, and e-learning platform content setup
• Participate in content development and design sessions

Administrative & Logistical Support

• Provide high-quality administrative support including scheduling and recording of meetings, monitoring documents for signature or approval, and handling correspondence
• Lead the preparation, compilation, and systematic filing of research outcome documents including needs analysis reports, market research reports, and other analytical outputs
• Provide logistical support for hybrid program delivery including virtual session scheduling, Learning Management System management, participant communications, in-person workshop support, and reporting

Rights-Based Conservation

• Demonstrate commitment to and a sound understanding of AWF’s Rights-Based Conservation approaches, values, and principles across all stakeholder interactions

Requirements & Skills

• At least 1 year of working experience or 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 a related field
• Passionate about conservation, sustainable development, and youth-oriented projects
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills
• Good multicultural and interpersonal skills
• Proven written, analytical, presentation, and computing skills
• Exposure to research activities such as needs assessments, market analysis, baseline studies, or stakeholder analysis
• Fluency in spoken and written English — fluency in French is an added advantage
• Creative, open to learning, and adaptable

Why Join AWF?

This internship places you at the heart of one of Africa’s most impactful conservation organizations, working on a program that directly empowers young African leaders. You will gain hands-on experience in digital learning design, conservation research, and program administration — skills that are highly transferable across the development, conservation, and social innovation sectors.

How to Apply

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Application Deadline: 18th March 2026

Note: Never pay for any notarisation, certificate, or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact AWF directly. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.