The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) invites qualified training institutions based in East Africa to submit proposals to design and deliver Module 2 (Self Leadership & Leading Others) and Module 3 (Organisational Leadership) of the AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship.
This is a two-year renewable engagement (covering two fellowship cohorts), subject to performance review after Year One.
About AWF
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is a non-profit conservation organisation founded in 1961, working to ensure wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, AWF operates across 38 landscapes in East, West, Central, and Southern Africa, delivering solutions at the intersection of conservation and development.
About the Fellowship
The AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship is a nine-month program designed to equip young African conservation professionals with leadership and management skills that complement their technical expertise.
The Fellowship is part of the broader AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program funded by the Wall Family Foundation. It aims to:
Develop a new generation of African leaders driving systemic change in conservation.
Ground professionals in Africa’s conservation realities while promoting homegrown solutions.
The 2026 cohort runs from April to December 2026 and combines:
Virtual monthly learning sessions
A five-day in-person workshop in Nairobi (May 25–29, 2026)
Coaching and mentorship
Innovation projects developed and prototyped during the fellowship
Scope of Work
AWF seeks a consultant to design and deliver:
Module 2: Self Leadership & Leading Others
Focus areas include:
Personal leadership and resilience
Values alignment and leadership vision
Team dynamics and inclusive leadership
Conflict resolution and adaptive leadership
Stakeholder engagement and team motivation
Module 3: Organisational Leadership
Focus areas include:
Systems thinking
Strategic problem-solving
Change management
Innovation in conservation
Stakeholder engagement and decision-making
A key component of Module 3 is guiding fellows to develop and test a minimum viable prototype for a conservation-related innovation project within their organisations.
The consultant will also provide coaching support, participate in faculty exchanges, and submit monitoring and impact reports.
Contract Duration
Initial engagement: Two (2) years (covering two cohorts starting 2026)
Continuation into Year Two is subject to satisfactory performance evaluation
Renewable beyond two years subject to AWF approval
Eligibility
Open to consultants based in the East African region
Consultants outside Kenya must budget for all travel and logistical costs
Minimum 5+ years of experience in leadership development and innovation training
Experience working with conservation, sustainability, or nonprofit organisations preferred
Proposal Requirements
Interested consultants should submit:
Cover letter demonstrating understanding of the scope
Proposed curriculum and methodology
Detailed and transparent budget
At least two professional references
Evidence of prior relevant work
Submission Details
Deadline: 27 February 2026
Email submissions to:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
Subject Line:
Name of Consultant_2026 Proposal_AWF-Wall L&M
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
Expertise & Experience – 40%
Proposed Approach & Methodology – 30%
Budget Feasibility – 20%
Past Work & References – 10%
Inquiries
For questions, contact:
Senior Youth Officer, AWF Youth Program
📧 [email protected] (copy [email protected] )
Download the full RFP document here https://awf.box.com/s/je0ycvrsvfgtsk3bpek8qc8pae2d0o6g