Job Title: Wildlife and Conservation Intern (No Experience NGO Jobs)
Organisation: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Duty Station: Kasese, 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 assist in the implementation of conservation projects and contribute to WWF Uganda’s work 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 awareness and outreach activities in supporting the management and execution of conservation activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide support to the wildlife teams in planning for conservation initiatives.
- 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 projects.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Natural resources management, Forestry, Environmental Science, Tourism, or any related courses.
- 2 years of experience post-graduation.
- Working to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife.
- 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
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