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Forestry Intern – Kagadi Job at WWF Uganda
WWF Uganda
Job Description
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.
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.
Duties, Roles 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.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Fill in the online application form
Submit the following (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating the “job title” in the Subject line to: recruitment@wwfuganda.org
- Motivation letter – [Your motivation to apply for this position – max word limit 500 words]
- CV – [respective country to specify if it required]
- Attach a photograph
- Details of two references [Professional and Personal – Share details: Name, Designation, Organization, address, Contact details (mobile and/or landline number), Relationship to the referee]
Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce.
Deadline: 24th February 2026
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