Project Intern: Amboseli-Chyulu Sub-Landscape at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Kenya

Position period: 6 months
 
Reports to: Amboseli-Chyulu Sub-Landscape Coordinator
 
Supervises: None 
 
Location: Loitokitok sub-county, Kajiado County

THE ROLE

The intern will support effective coordination, management and implementation of the IKI-Large-scale Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) in Africa. The project aims to restore 25,000 hectares covering Loitokitok Forest Reserve, agricultural areas and rangelands within the sub-county. The project will be implemented in close collaboration with government departments, Civil Society Organisations, private sector and other stakeholders.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for assisting coordination of project activities on daily basis
• Assist in data collection and entry
• Assist in planning and running project meetings by providing logistical support
• Ensure the tree nursery is well managed by closely working with KFS and CFA teams
• Assist in documentation of restoration work through data capture and storage
• Assist in community mobilization through correspondence and field visits
• Provide support in project monitoring and evaluation
• Assist in tree species identification and labelling whenever required
• Assist to organize and execute landscape restoration activities
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manger

 PROFILE

Key Skills/ Competencies 

• Data collection, analytical skills including use of Microsoft Office packages
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse teams
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure of strict deadlines. 
• Background and expertise in Environmental and Natural Resource sciences

Qualification and Experience

• At least a diploma in Environmental or Natural Resource sciences. A diploma in a related area of study will also be considered.
• Experience in working  with the community in Loitokitok subcounty

 Working Relationships 

Internal: Interacts frequently with theme leaders, Coordinators/ Managers, Projects Officers, Consultants, researchers and All WWF-Kenya staff 
 
External: Interacts frequently with WWF sub-landscape staff, county government departments and other agencies, conservation officials in the county, development agencies, CBOs and NGOs in the Amboseli-Chyulu sub-landscape.
   
 This job description covers the main tasks. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.