Climate Change Adaptation Intern

The intern will assist in the implementation of conservation projects and contribute to WWF Uganda’s work of protecting the country’s water resources.

S/he will have basic practical experience in water resources management and conservation, community engagement and inclusion in conservation. The intern will be responsible for assisting the Freshwater program to implement approaches for sustainable resource management in line with the country’s development aspirations.

Working Relationships

Internal.

You will work closely with the WWF Uganda staff, both in the operational and technical teams including all the field-based staff.

External.

Under the close supervision of a WWF Staff, you will interact with all key stakeholders and partners, District Local Governments, Local communities as well as other conservation organizations and institutions that WWF Uganda Country Office works with.

•  Support Climate Vulnerability Assessments for Freshwater Ecosystems
• Contribute to the Development and Implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Freshwater Resilience 
• Assist in Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
• Provide support to plan and implement Water Resources initiatives including organizing meetings and field activities.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing biophysical and socio-economic data on rivers, wetlands, lakes, and catchments.
• Participate in field assessments and stakeholder interviews.
• Support identification of NbS interventions such as riparian restoration, wetland rehabilitation, soil and water conservation, and natural flood buffering measures.
• Assist in documenting restoration progress and tracking ecological indicators.
• Assist in drafting policy briefs, background papers, and submissions for climate and water governance dialogues.
• Help prepare technical briefs on NbS effectiveness in enhancing ecosystem and community resilience.
• Support planning and facilitation of community meetings, catchment stakeholder dialogues, and training workshops.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and testimonies from local communities.
• Prepare communication materials such as fact sheets, presentations, and awareness materials on climate-smart freshwater management.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in either Forestry, Environment or Natural Resources Management, Water and Wetlands Management, Climate Change Sciences or Fisheries or Aquatic Resources Management
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency Microsoft office applications
• Fluency in English and at least one other local language spoken in the Albertine Graben
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Research and analytical skills
• Ability to work in remote locations with basic social amenities and rough terrains
• Ability to interpret, apply departmental policies and procedures and quickly learn new ideas
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate workload
• Identify and align with the core values of the WWF organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a diverse-cultural environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team