Job Title: Agriculture and Food Safety Intern (No Experience NGO Jobs)
Organisation: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world. We are an international NGO committed to environmental protection active in almost 100 countries. WWF has a growing conservation Programme in the Republic of Uganda. WWF Uganda Country Office (WWF UCO) works with central and local government agencies, private sector, civil society organizations (CSOs) and the local communities to implement its various conservation programmes on Energy and Climate, Forestry and Wildlife, and Freshwater in Uganda.
Job Summary: The intern will work together with the Project team to incorporate sustainable food system approaches within the general implementation framework for specific projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake economic analysis of agricultural interventions to demonstrate their profitability and contribution towards the overall conservation objectives and agenda of WWF.
- Provide technical knowledge and advice on agricultural practices and components that yield best results in line with the organization’s ambitions of a ‘low carbon development pathway.’
- Prepare activity concept notes and reports.
- Work with the project team to review reports and provide feedback.
- Participate in project field activities and collaboration with partners; generating learnings that can be incorporated into the project.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Land use & Management, Agriculture and Rural Innovation; Agricultural Economics, Forestry, Agroforestry, or any related field.
- 2 years of experience post-graduation.
Required Skills and Competencies.
- Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft office applications.
- A willing and quick learner with a desire for knowledge and skill acquisition.
- Basic knowledge and skills in data analysis and report writing.
- Comfortable working and engaging with rural community members.
- Able to work within teams, with an innovative mindset to spur action
- Fluency in Runyakitara is an added advantage.
- Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
How to Apply:
Fill in the online application form- link below, Click Here and submit with the following documents in one PDF file to [email protected]
- Motivation letter – [Your motivation to apply for this position – max word limit 500 words]
- Updated CV
- Details of two references [Professional and Personal – Share details: Name, Designation, Organization, Email address, Contact details (mobile and/or landline number), Relationship to the referee]
Deadline: 1st August 2025
NB: Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced to the next stage of the selection process.
WWF is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24