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The African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Fellowship
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| In-person Fellowship Programme
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Job Summary
Cultivating Strategic Leadership in Nature and Resilience
The African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Fellowship is a strategic initiative designed to develop Africa’s next generation of leaders in sustainable development and resilience. This fellowship provides emerging leaders with the advanced skills, knowledge, and networks required to drive meaningful impact across the continent’s natural capital landscape.
Job Details
About the Fellowship
In collaboration with the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business and the University of Oxford, the ANCA Nature Executive Fellowship offers a comprehensive program that integrates academic excellence, leadership development, and real-world application. It is specifically designed for executives who are committed to advancing nature-positive economies across the continent.
Programme Highlights
- Academic Excellence: Fellows will engage with world-class education top universities, focusing on resilience, development, and the strategic role of natural capital in sustainable economies.
- Leadership Development: The fellowship’s leadership training emphasizes practical, ethical leadership tailored to Africa’s unique challenges, preparing fellows to drive change at the highest levels.
- Practical Experience: Fellows will apply their learning to high-impact nature-based solutions projects, bridging the gap between theory and practice, and contributing directly to Africa’s sustainable development.
Programme Modules
Residential Training at the University of Cape Town (Cape Town, South Africa). Seven days of immersive learning.
Dates: 1st - 8th March 2026
Oxford University Training: Five days of specialized training at one of the world’s leading institutions at Worcester College, Oxford University.
Dates: 11th – 15th May 2026
Immersive Learning Experience: One week of hands-on experience with nature and biodiversity finance projects in a selected African country.
Dates: 10th – 14th August 2026
Requirements
Who should apply?
The fellowship is targeted at executives and senior leaders with a proven track record in sustainability, resilience, and leadership. Ideal candidates are senior executives looking to deepen their expertise in natural capital and biodiversity finance, as well as Individuals ready to lead significant nature-based solution projects within their organization and industry.
Why join?
- Strategic Expertise: Gain insights from leading global institutions and apply them to Africa’s most pressing biodiversity challenges.
- Leadership Enhancement: Develop the leadership acumen needed to influence and drive strategic nature-based initiatives.
- Global Network: Connect with a powerful network of peers and global experts, fostering collaborations that extend beyond the fellowship.
- Impact-Driven Projects: Lead nature-positive initiatives that address critical issues in Africa, positioning yourself as a key player in the continent’s nature ecosystem.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 3rd December 2025 at 17.00 EAT
How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit their applications via the application link. Applications should include the following three attachments:
- Curriculum Vitae (max 3 pages)
- Recommendation, commitment, and permission letter from the employer
- Motivational statement (450-500 words) explaining the candidate’s reason for participation and proposed nature-based solutions project
*Only complete applications will be considered for enrolment. *
Program Costs
The cost of the program, including accommodation and meals at UCT, Oxford and the project visit is fully funded by the fellowship. However, fellows are responsible for covering all their travel and visa expenses.
Attendance is mandatory for all in-person fellowship sessions. Failure to attend an in-person session will require the candidate to refund all associated costs.
About Company
FSD Africa
https://fsdafrica.org/
FSD Africa is a specialist development agency working to help make finance work for Africa’s future. Based in Nairobi, FSD Africa’s team of financial sector experts work alongside governments, business leaders, regulators, and policymakers to design and build ambitious programmes that make financial markets work better for everyone. FSD Africa Investments, provides early-stage, risk-bearing, catalytic and patient capital to inventive commercial organisations in order to stimulate capital flows in support of green economic growth benefiting people and planet. Established in 2012, FSD Africa is incorporated as a non-profit company limited by guarantee in Kenya. It is funded by UK aid from the UK government.