Tech Stack

Description

In this role, you will lead the development and execution of professional development courses and consultancy projects for the School of Wildlife Conservation. You will identify opportunities, build client relationships, manage end-to-end project delivery, and contribute to the financial sustainability of the school.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Conservation, Environmental Management, Education, or related field (Master's degree an advantage).
• 5+ years of experience in professional education, training, business development, consultancy management, or project management — ideally within conservation, sustainability, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing contracts or partnerships with large institutions, government bodies, or international NGOs.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deliver on time and within budget.
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills.
• Excellent project management, coordination, and organisational abilities.
• Strong communication, proposal writing, and presentation skills.
• Financial acumen and experience in budgeting and contract management.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools, CRM systems, and workplace platforms such as G-Suite, Slack, Salesforce, or equivalents.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, adaptable, results-driven, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• A strong interest in conservation, sustainable development, and leadership in Africa.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, distributed, and agile team.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new professional development and consultancy opportunities with conservation organisations, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners across Africa.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat engagements.
• Prepare high-quality proposals, expressions of interest, budgets, and contracts for consultancy and training assignments.
• Represent SOWC in external meetings, conferences, and networks to expand visibility and business opportunities.
• Design, market, and manage a portfolio of short courses and leadership programs for conservation professionals.
• Coordinate course logistics, marketing, participant recruitment, and delivery, ensuring a seamless learning experience.
• Work with adjunct faculty, subject-matter experts, and the ALU Learning Experience Design and Implementation teams to develop course content and facilitate delivery.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies and partnerships to expand enrollment and reach new audiences across Africa.
• Monitor and report on course impact and feedback, ensuring continuous improvement and relevance.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of consultancy assignments, including project planning, coordination of experts, reporting, and client communication.
• Ensure timely and high-quality outputs that meet contractual obligations and strengthen SOWC's reputation.
• Maintain accurate financial and administrative tracking and reporting for each consultancy project.
• Oversee project budgets, invoicing, and reporting, ensuring compliance with financial policies and donor requirements.
• Contribute to the development of annual workplans, revenue targets, and financial forecasts.
• Maintain centralised systems for proposal tracking, client communication, contracts, and project documentation.
• Work closely with the Fundraising and Operations Manager to align fundraising, communications, and partnership strategies.
• Collaborate with the ALU Marketing and Communications and Business Development team to produce marketing materials and success narratives.
• Contribute to SOWC-wide initiatives such as the Business of Conservation Conference.