Internship Advert: Forest and Climate Professional Intern

We are looking for a FOREST AND CLIMATE PROFESSIONAL INTERN who will be responsible to provide technical contribution in the implementation of WWF Cameroon activities under forest practice (Sustainable Forest Management, REDD+/Climate Change, and Forest Landscape Restoration).  

Location: WWF office in Yaounde, Cameroon.

Main responsibilities:  

• Support the implementation of WWF works on Sustainable Forest Management and certification, including community forestry ;
• Assist WWF activities on REDD+/Climate Change ;
• Provide contribution in the implementation of forest landscape restoration activities ;
• Participate in the organization of workshops and related activities as requested ;
• Contribute in collecting and analyzing data on sustainable forest management, REDD+/Climate change, and forest landscape restoration ; 
• Provide regular information on forest programme/practice to the communication team ;
• Accomplish any other activity assigned by the Forest Programme Coordinator. 

What you need:  

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Climate Change ;
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant working experience ;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French ;
• Good knowledge of Forest Management principles, landscape restoration, Climate Change related issues in general and REDD+ in particular.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Writing and publication skills ;
• Excellent computer skills ;
• Team spirit, problem solving and result-oriented ;
• Flexibility and rigor ;
• Adhere to WWF’s values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

How to apply?

Applications including a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae should be send electronically to recruit-cam@wwfcam.org

Deadline for applications: 16th April 2018

The subject should read "FCPI". 

PLEASE Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce!