Landscape Intern at African Wildlife Foundation

The Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Intern will assist the supervisor in the advancement of the Tsavo-Mkomazi’s Landscape Strategy. The Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Intern will work with other Species Conservation and Science team members and other AWF team members within the Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape to contribute towards overall goals and objectives of the program. This position will report to the Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Manager and will be based in Voi Town, Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating AWF’s Counter Wildlife Trafficking Programs in Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape (80%).
• Assist in organizing and delivery of projects under AWF’s Wildlife Cybercrime Investigation Program.
• Attend court and secure data on wildlife crime investigation, prosecution and adjudication.
• Analyze wildlife cybercrime cases and other wildlife crime cases and document processes, outcomes and lessons learnt to improve prosecution and sentencing.
• Liaise with supervisor to assist in implementation of various projects within the landscape.
• Assist in report writing and documentation of results and outcomes.
• Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the landscape manager in support of the landscape program (20%).

Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, Wildlife Management, Environmental Management or any relevant Social Science.
• Fluency in English and Swahili.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Commitment to AWF and its mission
• Previous experience in a wildlife conservation organization is an added advantage