AWF Geospatial Leaders Fellowship 2027 for African Professionals
About
The African Wildlife Foundation is opening applications for the second cohort of the AWF Fellowship 2027. This programme will welcome six African professionals during the period mars à décembre 2027 to strengthen the use of geospatial data in conservation and sustainable development.
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Training and support AWF Fellowship 2027
- Practical training in modern GIS tools, data management, field data collection, real-time GIS, imagery and spatial analysis.
- Technical support, leadership development and mentoring by specialists.
- Support to develop a map, model, dashboard or decision-support tool that addresses a conservation priority for the participant’s organisation.
- Exchanges with a pan-African network of conservation and geomatics professionals.
Eligibility requirements of AWF Fellowship 2027
- Be an African citizen, be under 35 and reside in one of the following countries: Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Senegal, Tunisia or Kenya.
- Hold a degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, natural resource management or a related field.
- Have at least two years of experience in GIS or the environmental sector.
- Be actively involved in conservation activities, research or policy development.
- Work for a governmental or non-governmental institution that has been operating for more than two years and has clearly identified needs and opportunities for using GIS.
Structure and funding of AWF Fellowship 2027
The programme combines remote sessions, an in-person workshop in Nairobi, an applied project and mentoring. Participation requires approximately four hours per week, varying according to the modules and project needs.
Described as fully funded, the fellowship covers programme-related travel, local transport and accommodation during workshops and required placement periods. An internet allowance is also provided.
Application documents and deadline of AWF Fellowship 2027
The application must include a CV, a letter of recommendation from the employer and academic transcripts or certificates. A portfolio or sample of GIS work may be included as an optional addition.
Applications must be submitted via the portal no later than 14 décembre 2026 at 23 h 59, East Africa Time -EAT (GMT+3).
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