Senior Advisor, Strategic Services Group (SSG)

This role will lead a team of internal experts to provide advisory, strategic, and technical leadership to advance AWF's conservation mission, working with African conservationists, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to accelerate impact and respond to growing demand for thought leadership that centers nature in Africa's development agenda.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in economics, finance, public finance, environmental economics strategy, public management, public policy, governance or an equivalent discipline.
• At least 20 years of professional experience in conservation finance, public policy, governance or biodiversity economies.
• Proven track record in leading highly qualified multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with capacity to align technical work to organizational goals.
• Demonstrated expertise in proposal design, MEL frameworks, and scientific standards in conservation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with ability to represent the organization externally.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures, geographies, and with diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, and private sector partners.
• Demonstrated experience supporting African public or semi-public organizations.
• Confirmed experience with international donors, trust funds, blended finance and climate or environmental finance instruments.
• Significant lived experience in Africa and at least one other continent preferred.
• Fluency in French and English.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan