Government & Strategic Partnerships (Abuja)

West African Conservation Network (WACN) is seeking an Abuja-based Government & Strategic Partnerships professional to support high-level engagement with embassies, diplomatic missions, federal institutions, and development partners.

This is a contract, institution-facing role, suited to someone comfortable navigating government, diplomatic, and policy environments, and helping position a growing conservation and security organisation at national and international levels.

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

Interested candidates should email patrick.egwu@westafricanconservation.org directly with a short introduction and background.

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