Forestry Intern job at World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

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WWF International expanded its global Youth Engagement Programme for 18–30- year-old in 2024. The Programme, which provides internships, youth-led grassroots leadership programme and virtual mentorship opportunities, aims to inspire a new generation of environmental advocates and leaders, especially young women, in their countries and communities to actively contribute to youth and community-led conservation and help drive positive change*.

Position Type: Internship

Position Title: Forestry Intern

Reports to: Project manager

Supervises: None

Location: Kagadi

Duration:

One (1) year

Eligibility:

18 – 30 years

Date: April 2026.

Remuneration Paid internship

WWF is an independent conservation organisation, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable*1

1. MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

2. MAJOR FUNCTIONS

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.

3. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• 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.

4. PROFILE

Required Qualifications.

• 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
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate workload
• 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
• Identify and align with the core values of the WWF organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration

5. 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
• 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.

• 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
• 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
• Identify and align with the core values of the WWF organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in either Forestry, Environment or Natural Resources Management