Forestry Intern
Uganda * Full-time
WWF Uganda
Position Type: Internship
Position Title: Forestry Intern
Reports to: Project manager
Supervises: None
Location: Kagadi
Duration:
Eligibility:
One (1) year
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.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
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• 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.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
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
HOW TO APPLY
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.
HOW TO APPLY*:
Fill in the online application form-
https://www.wwfuganda.org/our_story/vacancies/?57727/Internship-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, Email address, Contact details (mobile and/or landline
number), Relationship to the referee]
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 24th February 2026
Deadline: Expired
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