Forestry Intern

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.

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.

• Provide support to plan and implement Forest conservation initiatives including organizing meetings and field activities
• Provide basic technical knowledge on sustainable forest management practices including low carbon initiatives
• Assist Forestry conservation teams in supervising and managing natural resources sustainably in the protected areas including implementation of forest management plans.
• Work with the conservation teams in initiating ideas and implementation of youth forest related engagement initiatives
• Provide support to the conservation team in the management and mentoring of environmental groups, Collaborative Forest management groups and create community Environmental awareness within respective landscapes
• Preparing field reports summarizing activities, findings, and observations during fieldwork, to be used for internal or external purposes and compilation of database for Forest Conservation Mapping
• Support Conservation teams in interpreting and application of the Uganda Forest Act, policies and other related procedures to communities and other stakeholders
• Provide support in activity report writing and provide data inputs to WWF technical progress reports
• Travel with project staff for field assignments in areas where WWF Uganda has projects.
• 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.
• 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

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in either Forestry, Environment or Natural Resources Management
• Required Skills and Competencies.
• 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