What You'll Do
Lead the strategy and implementation of professional training and consultancy services for conservation practitioners across Africa. Identify and pursue new contracts with government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners, while building lasting relationships that drive repeat engagement. Develop compelling proposals, budgets, and agreements tailored to client needs, and represent the institution at key industry forums to strengthen visibility and outreach.
Design and manage a growing portfolio of short courses and leadership programs, including both open-access and custom offerings. Oversee end-to-end delivery—from marketing and enrollment to logistics and evaluation—ensuring high-quality learning experiences. Partner with subject-matter experts and instructional design teams to create relevant, impactful content that responds to sector demands.
Manage all phases of consultancy projects, from planning and expert coordination to reporting and client communication. Ensure timely, high-standard outputs that uphold the organization’s reputation. Track financials and deliverables in alignment with internal operations and donor guidelines, contributing to strategic planning and revenue forecasting.
Requirements
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Conservation, Environmental Management, Education, or a related discipline, along with at least five years of experience in professional training, consultancy, or project leadership—ideally within conservation or sustainability sectors. You must have a proven record of winning contracts with major institutions and managing multi-stakeholder initiatives successfully.
Demonstrate strong abilities in business development, client relations, and project execution. You should be skilled in budgeting, contract negotiation, and digital tools including CRM platforms, G-Suite, Slack, or similar systems. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities are essential, as is experience in proposal writing and presentation.
You bring an entrepreneurial spirit—self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. A deep commitment to conservation, leadership development, and transformative education in Africa is expected, along with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
Benefits
Work within an innovative, agile academic setting focused on reimagining education for impact. Engage in meaningful initiatives such as conservation boot camps, leadership forums, and thought leadership projects. Collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to scalable programs shaping the future of conservation across the continent.
The environment prioritizes safeguarding, ethical practice, and inclusive teamwork. You’ll operate in a flexible, low-bureaucracy culture that empowers individuals to test new ideas and lead change. This role offers the chance to advance both personal growth and systemic impact in African conservation leadership.
