Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 03 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About WWF
WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is an independent conservation organization dedicated to sustaining the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. We aim to conserve biodiversity, ensure sustainable use of resources, and combat pollution and wasteful consumption.
Our global Youth Engagement Programme for individuals aged 18-30 is designed to inspire a new generation of environmental advocates and leaders through volunteering, internships, mentorship, and leadership training opportunities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
As an intern, under the supervision of a Project Manager, you will:
• Provide day-to-day administrative and technical support to the assigned department.
• Assist with departmental policies, procedures, and program inquiries.
• Support project development, data collection, and analysis tasks.
• Prepare field reports summarizing activities and findings.
• Plan and organize logistics for community meetings, training sessions, and field activities.
• Engage with stakeholders, including local communities, government officials, and partner organizations, to promote conservation efforts.
• Conduct environmental education and outreach programs.
• Assist in grant proposal development and document compilation for fundraising.
• Draft plans, reports, and workplans, including data gathering and presentation.
• Populate GIS databases for conservation mapping purposes.
• Support the communications team with social media updates on conservation activities.

Qualifications and Competencies Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Ecology, Forestry, Environment, or Natural Resource Management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in English and at least one local language spoken in the Albertine Graben region.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in remote locations under challenging conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to align with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

Working Relationships
• Internal: Collaborate with WWF Uganda staff in operational and technical teams, including field-based staff.
• External: Interact with stakeholders, local governments, communities, and conservation organizations working with WWF Uganda.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.
1. Fill out the online application form available at wwfuganda.org .
2. Submit the following documents as one PDF file to recruitment@wwfuganda.org :
o Motivation Letter (maximum 500 words explaining your interest in the position).
o Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
o A recent photograph.
Application Deadline: December 16, 2024
Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
WWF is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace.

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