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World Wide Fund Uganda (WWF)
Non-profit + 1 more
Description
The intern will assist in the implementation of conservation projects and contribute to WWFUganda’s work of protecting the country’s rich natural resources. S/he will have practicalexperience in biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management, and communityengagement and inclusion in conservation. The intern will be responsible for assisting theconservation teams in the implementation of innovative and dynamic environmentalawareness and outreach activities in supporting the management and execution ofconservation activities.
Requirements
● A Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Natural resources management,Forestry, Environmental Science, Tourism, or any related courses.
● Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft office applications.
● Willingness and ability to frequently travel within the project area.
● Ability to socialise and participate in community activities.
● Excellent oral and written communication skills.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
● Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, and
intergenerational environment.
● Ability to plan, organize and coordinate workload.
● Fluency in Runyakitara is an added advantage.
● Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organisation: Courage, Integrity,
Respect & Collaboration● Provide support to the wildlife teams in planning for conservation initiatives.
● Maintain a good image of the organization to ensure that WWF remains among the
● Assist the wildlife teams in supervising and managing sustainable natural resources in
the specific wildlife protected areas.
● Work with the conservation teams in ideation and implementation of youth engagement
initiatives.
● Provide support to the conservation team in the management and mentoring of
environmental groups.
● In collaboration with communication personnel liaise with Community and document
the impacts related to livelihood investments done within respective landscape
● Provide support in activity report writing and provide data inputs to WWF technical
progress reports
● Perform other activities relating to conservation as defined by WWF Uganda Country
Office and supervisor● Maintain a good image of the organization to ensure that WWF remains among the
most respected in the country and beyond
● Produce performance reports quarterly and at the end of the internship period for
assessment.
● Travel with project staff for field assignments in areas where WWF Uganda has
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