GBF-CLC Internship: Supporting Youth Engagement in Biodiversity Conservation

WWF International is seeking a highly motivated intern to contribute to the development and implementation of its Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) Community-Led Conservation (CLC) Youth Strategy. This one-year internship, based in the Masasi Office, WWF Tanzania, offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in conservation and youth engagement.

About the Role

The internship will focus on assisting the Senior Manager of GBF-CLC in coordinating a global youth action plan. Key responsibilities include:

• Technical Advice on Youth Engagement: Preparing project ideas, concept notes, guidance documents, position papers, action plans, and lessons learned for WWF youth engagement.
• Coordination of Global Youth Strategy: Identifying, coordinating negotiations, and implementing agreements between GBF-CLC and youth networks (starting with the Global Youth Biodiversity Network).
• Partnership Support: Co-developing quarterly and monthly action plans and reports for partnerships between WWF and youth networks. Supporting coordination meetings (physical and online).
• Knowledge Management and Communication: Managing knowledge systems and communicating about the WWF-youth partnership.
• Project Administration: Assisting with overall project administration, including planning and documenting meetings and events, and coordinating team logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for global youth coordination.
• Maintain updated knowledge systems for the project.
• Coordinate project administration at the global level.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Wildlife, Forestry, Environment, Climate Science, or Social Studies.
• At least 1 year of experience engaging with youth initiatives and networks.
• At least 1 year of experience in project management and coordination.
• Familiarity with the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Data and knowledge management systems
• Team and event organization (internal and external, online and physical)
• Working with diverse teams in diverse contexts
• Communication skills (writing and presentations)
• Flexibility and comfort working in agile environments
• Alignment with WWF's core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following through the online application form (download here):

• Motivation letter (max 500 words)
• CV
• Photograph
• Details of two references (professional and personal)

Application Deadline: December 4, 2024, 17:00 hrs

Email: hresources@wwftz.org

Note: Only Tanzanian nationals can apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.