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Intern - Supporting Community Engagement and Livelihood and Human Wildlife Conflicts
WWF International expanded its global Youth Engagement Programme for 18-30 year olds in 2024. The Programme, which provides volunteering, internships, grassroots leadership training and virtual mentorship opportunities, aims to inspire a new generation of environmental advocates and leaders, especially young women, in their countries and communities to actively contribute to youth and community-led conservation and help drive positive change.
Position Details
Position Type: Internship
Eligibility: Nationals Aged 18 - 30 years
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Duration: 12 months
Starting Date: March, 2025
Remuneration: Stipend for Interns
About WWF
WWF is an independent conservation organisation, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.
Mission of the Department
To halt natural resources degradation and biodiversity loss in WWF Tanzania’s priority landscapes and seascape by securing habitats and species, promoting nature-based solutions and sustainable production practices for harmonious co-existence between people and nature.
Major Functions
The intern will assist in the implementation of conservation projects and contribute to WWF Tanzania’s mission of protecting the country’s rich natural resources. S/he will have practical experience in biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management, and community engagement and inclusion in conservation. The intern will be responsible for assisting the conservation teams in the implementation of innovative and dynamic environmental education and outreach activities in supporting the management and execution of conservation activities.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provide support to the wildlife and forest teams in planning for conservation initiatives
Assist the wildlife and forests teams in supervising and managing sustainable natural resources in the specific villages and wildlife management areas
Assist conservation teams in ideation and implementation of inclusive conservation in the geographical and thematic areas identified for implementation
Work with the communications and conservation teams in ideation and implementation of youth engagement initiatives
Provide support to conservation team in the management and mentoring of environmental clubs and tree nurseries in schools
In collaboration with communication personnel liaise with Community and document the impacts related to livelihood investments done within respective landscapes
Provide support in activity report writing and provide data inputs to WWF technical progress reports (TPR)
Perform other activities relating to conservation as defined by WWF Tanzania 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 for field assignments in areas where WWF Tanzania has projects
Supervisor Role:
Introduce and orient intern to staff, stakeholders and overall work environment
Provide guidance, coaching and counselling to the intern on the job role and competencies to be demonstrated
Produce an intern performance assessment report at the end of the internship period
Profile
Required Qualifications:
A diploma certificate or higher on a relevant subject (e.g., wildlife management, environmental science Management, Community Development, Environmental Science or similar qualification)
Required Skills and Competencies:
Willingness and ability to frequent travels within the project area
Good social and communication skills
Fluent in Swahili and English, good English writing skills
Organizational and time management skills required to meet deadlines and, ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context
Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others
Supportive of people’s right regardless of their gender orientation
Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
Working Relationships
Internal:
Interacts regularly with conservation Project teams and TCO Staff
External:
Work with relevant implementing Partners, communities and government officials whenever relevant under specific assignments as advised by the supervisor
Application
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec 4th, 2024LOCATION: Arusha, Tanzania [Only nationals can apply for this position]
HOW TO APPLY:
Fill in the online application form (download here) and submit to hrresources@wwftz.org
Motivation letter – (Your motivation to apply for this position - max word limit 500 words)
CV
Attach a photograph
Send your filled in application form and any other supporting documents to hrresources@wwftz.org by 4th December, 2024 not later than 1700hrs
WWF International expanded its global Youth Engagement Programme for 18-30 year olds in 2024. The Programme, which provides volunteering, internships, grassroots leadership training and virtual mentorship opportunities, aims to inspire a new generation of environmental advocates and leaders, especially young women, in their countries and communities to actively contribute to youth and community-led conservation and help drive positive change.
Position Details
Position Type: Internship
Eligibility: Nationals Aged 18 - 30 years
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Duration: 12 months
Starting Date: March, 2025
Remuneration: Stipend for Interns
About WWF
WWF is an independent conservation organisation, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.
Mission of the Department
To halt natural resources degradation and biodiversity loss in WWF Tanzania’s priority landscapes and seascape by securing habitats and species, promoting nature-based solutions and sustainable production practices for harmonious co-existence between people and nature.
Major Functions
The intern will assist in the implementation of conservation projects and contribute to WWF Tanzania’s mission of protecting the country’s rich natural resources. S/he will have practical experience in biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management, and community engagement and inclusion in conservation. The intern will be responsible for assisting the conservation teams in the implementation of innovative and dynamic environmental education and outreach activities in supporting the management and execution of conservation activities.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provide support to the wildlife and forest teams in planning for conservation initiatives
Assist the wildlife and forests teams in supervising and managing sustainable natural resources in the specific villages and wildlife management areas
Assist conservation teams in ideation and implementation of inclusive conservation in the geographical and thematic areas identified for implementation
Work with the communications and conservation teams in ideation and implementation of youth engagement initiatives
Provide support to conservation team in the management and mentoring of environmental clubs and tree nurseries in schools
In collaboration with communication personnel liaise with Community and document the impacts related to livelihood investments done within respective landscapes
Provide support in activity report writing and provide data inputs to WWF technical progress reports (TPR)
Perform other activities relating to conservation as defined by WWF Tanzania 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 for field assignments in areas where WWF Tanzania has projects
Supervisor Role:
Introduce and orient intern to staff, stakeholders and overall work environment
Provide guidance, coaching and counselling to the intern on the job role and competencies to be demonstrated
Produce an intern performance assessment report at the end of the internship period
Profile
Required Qualifications:
A diploma certificate or higher on a relevant subject (e.g., wildlife management, environmental science Management, Community Development, Environmental Science or similar qualification)
Required Skills and Competencies:
Willingness and ability to frequent travels within the project area
Good social and communication skills
Fluent in Swahili and English, good English writing skills
Organizational and time management skills required to meet deadlines and, ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context
Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others
Supportive of people’s right regardless of their gender orientation
Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
Working Relationships
Internal:
Interacts regularly with conservation Project teams and TCO Staff
External:
Work with relevant implementing Partners, communities and government officials whenever relevant under specific assignments as advised by the supervisor
Application
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec 4th, 2024LOCATION: Arusha, Tanzania [Only nationals can apply for this position]
HOW TO APPLY:
Fill in the online application form (download here) and submit to hrresources@wwftz.org
Motivation letter – (Your motivation to apply for this position - max word limit 500 words)
CV
Attach a photograph
Send your filled in application form and any other supporting documents to hrresources@wwftz.org by 4th December, 2024 not later than 1700hrs