The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)-Wall Policy Fellowship 2026 for young African professionals (Fully Funded to Nairobi, Kenya)

Application Deadline: January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Applications are now open for the 2026 AWF-Wall Policy Fellowship. The AWF-Wall Policy Fellowship aims to train young professionals like yourself in International Environmental Governance, particularly on the Convention on Biological Diversity. The 9 months program is offered by the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Requirements

1. You demonstrate a clear interest and passion for a career in policy issues on international environmental governance like biodiversity and related matters.
2. Nationals of any of the African countries and currently living and working within Africa. 
3. Age: 20-35 years.
4. Work experience in environmental sciences, social sciences, agricultural sciences, indigenous knowledge systems, resource mobilization, international relations, gender studies, bio-technology or any other sector that is relevant in the various Multilateral Environmental Agreements. 
5. If you are francophone, you must have basic English writing and speaking skills. Only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

Benefits

Travel and Transport:

• The program covers your round-trip airfare and ground transport for the in-person workshop in Nairobi and for the policy conference you will be selected to attend.
  
  Accommodation:
• Comfortable lodging is provided for in-person workshops and policy conference.
  
  Connectivity Support:
• A stipend for data bundles to keep you connected and engaged during virtual sessions.
  
  Personalised Coaching:
• Ongoing coaching throughout the program to support you in delivering the policy influencing project

How to apply

1. If using a PC/Mac, click the APPLY button on the right (If using a mobile phone, the APPLY button is on top). Once you click on the APPLY button, you will be prompted to CREATE AN ACCOUNT.
2. Go ahead and Create an Account with your official name and an email address we can reach you on.
3. Voila! Once you are in, proceed with your application. You can save your progress and Log back in with your email address and password at any time to continue.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AWF-Wall Policy Fellowship