Senior Biodiversity Expert (AUC Secondment)

About the role

The African Wildlife Foundation is seeking a Senior Biodiversity Expert to be seconded to the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa. The role will embed AWF within the Commission to strengthen collaboration on continental biodiversity, climate and sustainable development priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as AWF’s focal point within the African Union Commission.
• Strengthen institutional collaboration between AWF and the AUC in support of Agenda 2063, the Africa Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (ABSAP) and other continental priorities.
• Provide strategic policy advice to AUC leadership on biodiversity, conservation governance, climate resilience and sustainable development.
• Promote the integration of biodiversity and conservation into Africa’s development agenda.
• Facilitate engagement between the AUC, Member States, Regional Economic Communities and key conservation partners.
• Support the African Keystone Partnership leadership and continental implementation of biodiversity strategies.
• Assist with preparations for multilateral environmental agreements, major continental and global policy processes, and strengthen relationships with development partners and conservation institutions.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in biodiversity, conservation governance, climate resilience and sustainable development, preferably within an African context.
• Proven ability to operate at political, policy and technical levels and to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills to influence continental policy and institutional agendas.

Required skills