Wildlife Intern (GIS remote sensing and Citizen Science)
Attachment & Internship Jobs
- World Wide Fund for Nature (W…
- Expires 26 Aug 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Position Type:
Internship
Position Title:
Wildlife Intern (GIS remote sensing and Citizen Science)
Reports to: Wildlife Project Manager
Supervises: N/A
Location: Harare
Duration: year
Eligibility: 1 Zimbabwean Nationals
Date: October 2026
Remuneration: Stipend
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Assist in the preparation and execution of conservation projects, annual work-plans
with clear objectives and achievement benchmarks
● Assist in collecting, organising, analysing and visualisations using GIS software (e.g.,
ArcGIS, QGIS) to support ongoing projects.
● Collaborate on projects related to [specific projects or initiatives relevant to the
organisation.
● Conduct research to identify new data sources or methodologies for improving GIS
processes.
● Timely compilation of project reports for various audiences;
● Assist in preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings and methods.
Assist in ensuring adequate documentation (including stories, lessons learnt and best
practices) for all activities undertaken during the Project
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications.
● Students studying for appropriate conservation field (wildlife, forestry, environment,
natural resource management, or related field with work attachment requirement
Required Skills and Competencies.
● Team player;
● Ability and willingness to travel to field locations, accompanied by WWF
staff.
● The ability to work under pressure;
● Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain
strong relationships at all levels, within WWF Zimbabwe and, as required
under the guidance of WWF staff, with external stakeholders;
● Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
● Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organisation: Courage, Integrity,
Respect & Collaboration
5. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal.
Interacts and works closely and on a regular basis with the Conservation team in WWF
Zimbabwe office, as well as with other WWF Zimbabwe senior managers and operations
staff.
External.
Under the guidance and supervision of a WWF staff, engage actively with relevant
stakeholders as and when assigned
How to Apply
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 26 August 2026
LOCATION: Zimbabwe
HOW TO APPLY*:
● Fill in the online application form- link ( click the apply button below)
● Motivation letter – [Your motivation to apply for this position - max word limit 500 words]
● CV - [respective country to specify if its 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]
● Email address hrmanager@wwf.org.zw
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.
WWF is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity
and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all cultures, genders, abilities and
experiences to apply
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
from local indigenous underserved communities 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.
For more details on our values, Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration, log on to
the link mentioned below: https://wwf.panda.org/discover/about_wwf/our_values/
