Government & Strategic Partnerships at West African Conservation Network (WACN)

Key Responsibilities

• Support engagement with embassies, High Commissions, multilateral agencies, and federal institutions
• Identify, map, and track relevant institutional, diplomatic, and development leads aligned with WACN’s work (conservation, security, communities, climate)
• Coordinate meetings, briefings, and structured follow-ups with government and international partners
• Prepare short briefing notes, talking points, and updates to support senior leadership
• Maintain continuity and momentum across institutional conversations and introductions

Required Profile

• Strong familiarity with Abuja’s institutional, diplomatic, or policy ecosystem
• Experience working around government, embassies, international organisations, NGOs, consultancies, or development programmes
• Comfortable engaging professionally with senior stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, discreet, and reliable

Additional Notes

• Abuja-based (or demonstrable, active presence in Abuja required)
• This is not a junior administrative role
• The role will begin on a part-time / retainer contract basis, with scope to scale based on performance and organisational growth
• Prior conservation experience is welcome but not essential — institutional literacy and judgement matter more