Job Title: Project Intern – Lower Rwizi Catchment – Kyotera, Lwengo and Rakai
Organisation: Wetlands International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Wetlands International is a global organisation that works to sustain and restore wetlands and their resources for people and biodiversity. It is an independent, not-for-profit, global organisation, supported by government and NGO membership from around the world.
Job Summary: Wetlands International is seeking a Project Intern to support the implementation of the Rwizi Catchment Resilient Project in Southwestern Uganda. The Lower Rwizi Catchment hosts key wetland and grassland ecosystems that are essential for biodiversity, water resources, and community livelihoods.
The intern will work closely with the Project Officer to support field activities, stakeholder mobilisation, documentation, monitoring, and overall project coordination across the Lower Rwizi Catchment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support logistics for project activities and community engagement
- Assist with field data collection, monitoring, and reporting
- Track agreed programme action points
- Document meetings, workshops, and field outcomes
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environment, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Water Resources, Conservation Biology, or related field
- Minimum 6 months’ experience in project implementation (NGO, consultancy, district government, or development sector)
- Willingness to travel and work in remote areas
- Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in MS Office; Luganda is an added advantage
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit one PDF file containing:
- CV with 3 referees from the duty station
- Application letter
- Expected gross remuneration (UGX)
- Recommendation letter
Send your application to [email protected] by 5th December 2025 with the subject: Application for Project Intern – Lower Rwizi
Deadline: 5th December 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required