GBF-CLC Internship to Support Youth Strategy Development

WWF International expanded its global Youth Engagement Programme for 18–30-year-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: GBF-CLC- Internship to support the development and implementation of the GBF-CLC Youth Strategy
Reports to: Senior Manager, Accelerating the Implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
Supervises: N/A
Location: Masasi Office, WWF Tanzania
Duration: One (1) year
Date: March 2025
Remuneration: Stipend for interns

WWF is an independent conservation organisation, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, 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. Mission of the Department

WWF recently commenced the implementation of a three-year project focused on Accelerating the Implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) through Community-Led Conservation. The project aims to put Community-Led Conservation at the heart of GBF Implementation in five countries by ensuring full and effective participation of Indigenous people and local communities (IP&LCs) and Youth in the development/revision of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and the implementation and monitoring of conservation activities at site and landscape level. The project will also advocate for new and additional funding for biodiversity through National Biodiversity Finance Plans (NBFPs) that facilitate greater access to finance for IP&LCs. Experiences and lessons learned in the five countries will be leveraged and amplified to galvanize action and advocacy for ambitious and inclusive NBSAPs and NBFPs in the wider sub-regions and globally, working closely with WWF’s Regional and Global Policy and Advocacy Teams and the Public Sector Partnerships teams.

The main purpose of this internship is to assist the Senior Manager of GBF-CLC in coordinating the development and implementation of a global Youth action plan of GBF-CLC and specifically to be the link with strategic youth networks such as the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN), which provide WWF the vehicle to deliver youth-centered GBF-CLC project results. It is expected that the Internship will be one year and located in the WWF Tanzania Country Office (one of the implementing countries) of the project.

2. Major Functions

1. Technical Advice on Youth Engagement on GBF-CLC

• Assist in preparing project ideas, concepts, guidance, position papers, action plans, and lessons for WWF youth engagement through the GBF-CLC project at country, regional, and global levels.

2. Assisting in Coordinating the Co-Development and Implementation of the Global Youth Strategy of the GBF-CLC Project

• Assist in identifying, coordinating the negotiation, signing, and implementation of an agreement between GBF-CLC and youth networks starting with GYBN.
• Support the co-development of quarterly and monthly action plans and reports of the partnerships between WWF and selected Youth networks on the GBF-CLC project.
• Support convening physical or online coordination meetings with the youth networks connecting through the GBF-CLC project.
• Support the knowledge management and communications about the WWF-Youth partnership on the GBF-CLC project.
• Assist overall project administration of the GBF-CLC.
• Assist in planning, convening, and documenting global GBF-CLC internal and external meetings and events.
• Assist in coordinating team logistics.

3. Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the focal person on global Youth coordination for the project.
• Keep updated knowledge systems for the project.
• Be the focal person for coordinating administration of the project at the global level.

4. Profile

Required Qualifications

• A graduate with at least a Degree in Wildlife, Forestry, Environment, Climate, or Social Studies.
• At least 1 year of experience in engaging with youth initiatives and networks.
• At least 1 year of experience engaging in project management and coordination.
• Familiar with the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Data and knowledge management systems.
• Organizing teams and events both internal and external (online and physical).
• Working with diverse teams in diverse contexts.
• Communications skills (writing and presentations).
• Flexible and comfortable working in agile environments.
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

5. Working Relationships

Internal

• Country, Regional, and Global GBF-CLC Project teams.

External

• Government officials, regional and national organizations, Social and environmental movements, especially youth networks.

Application Deadline: November 29, 2024

Location: Masasi Office, WWF Tanzania [Only Tanzanian nationals can apply for this role]

How to Apply

• Fill in the online application form – link (here).
• Motivation letter – (Your motivation to apply for this position – max word limit 500 words).
• CV – (respective country to specify if it’s 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].

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 organizational 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 and 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 promoting 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.

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Send your filled-in application form and any other supporting documents to [email protected] by 4th December, 2024, not later than 1700hrs.

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