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WWF International expanded its global Youth Engagement Programme for 21-30 years olds in 2024. The Programme, which provides volunteering, internships, grassroots leadership training 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: Intern – Human Wildlife Conflict Junior Biologist
Eligibility:
Reports to: Nationals
Programme Managers (Jengi programmes)
Location: Mambele (also covering eastern part of Jengi TRIDOM: Ngato, Ndongo)
Duration: 01 year
Date: March 2025
Remuneration: Paid Internship
1. MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
To contribute to the Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC) strategic elaboration and implementation through appropriate monitoring (data collection and analysis), testing of pilot experience for mitigation, that will feed national debate and support decision making processes.
2. MAJOR FUNCTIONS
To participate in all HWC monitoring data collection in collaboration with Indigenous People and Local Communities (IPLC) including preparation, data collection protocol, etc.
3. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Ensure implementation of data collection and management following relevant scientific protocols.
● Ensure proper participation of IPLC in the data collection process.
● Participate at the implementation of Pilot experience related to HWC mitigation
● Participate in periodical planning sessions to identify information needs and provide technical support.
4. PROFILE
Required Qualifications
● Minimum Bsc in biology, environment or any other related field.
Required Skills and Competencies
● Strong vocational interest in nature conservation
● Willingness and ability to work in a remote area with low supervision.
● Field person: enthusiast for long missions in the forest in difficult remote conditions
● Excellent physical condition.
● Basic IT knowledge (Word, Excel, Power point etc…)
● Adaptable, flexible.
● Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
5. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Jengi TNS (Mambele), Jengi TRIDOM Technical staff (Yoka, Ndongo, Ngato), Volunteers, Interns, Consultants, F&A,
External
IPLC, Local NGO, Ecoguards
How to apply
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 08, 2024
LOCATION: Mambele (also covering eastern part of Jengi TRIDOM: Ngato, Ndongo. Only nationals can apply for this position)
HOW TO APPLY:
- Fill in the attached internship application form
- Open the link: https://cameroon.panda.org/apply_to_a_job/apply_for_a_job/ (Job reference: J141)
- Answer to the online questionnaire
- Join your motivation letter – (Your motivation to apply for this position – max word limit 500 words)
- Join your CV – (respective country to specify if its required)
- Attach the filled internship application form to “other documents” section of the application portal
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the responsibilities that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Selected applicants may have to follow a medical check-up before the start of the assignment.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment and selection process, please let us know at any point during the recruitment process. We are particularly keen to hear from female candidates or people living with a disability who are often underrepresented in conservation.
WWF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with our values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. WWF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all candidates. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to our values, code of conduct, network protocols, policies and safeguards.
For more details on our values, Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration, log on to the link mentioned below: