Vacancy #: 4100
Unit: Eastern and Southern Africa Region
Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Tanzania Project Office, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
THIS INTERN-POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO TANZANIA NATIONALS OR THOSE WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN TANZANIA ON LOCAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Reporting to: Project Officer
Work percentage: 100%
Grade: –
Expected start date: 15 July 2019
Type of contract: Fixed-term (6 months)
Closing date: 25 June 2019
BACKGROUND
THIS INTERN-POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO TANZANIA NATIONALS OR THOSE WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN TANZANIA ON LOCAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
IUCN Tanzania is seeking a motivated Intern to support the implementation of the Forest component of the PLUS and RESUPPLY Projects.
The Stabilizing Land Use Project is being implemented in Tanzania, DR Congo, Ghana and Uganda. The project is funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) of the German Government for a period of 3 years (2017-2020) and it is aimed at demonstrating the benefits of conservation and efficient land use in targeted landscapes in the project countries through better use of Protected Area categories V and VI models (or other appropriate conservation mechanisms); facilitate alignment with and integration of project outcomes. The programme will build on existing initiatives to facilitate conservation of biodiversity and forest ecosystems at different levels in each country. Lessons and knowledge capturing and dissemination will be mainstreamed in the implementation process. In Tanzania, the project is being implemented in the Kilombero Valley in partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and linked effectively to IUCN’s SUSTAIN-Africa programme.
Restoration in supply chains (RESUPPLY), is a project developed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) funded by the German Ministry for the Environment that will determine landscape restoration opportunities, costs and benefits in three supply chains in three different landscapes in Tanzania, Ghana and Peru. The assessment will be undertaken jointly between the companies and IUCN (and local partners) with regular input from the smallholders’ suppliers, and other stakeholders when relevant, over a period of 18 months. The project will use the Restoration Opportunity Assessment Methodology (ROAM) in the commodity supply chain. Applying ROAM will help companies, smallholders, local communities, and NGOs understand: restoration needs; which areas are suitable for restoration; which interventions best meet multiple needs; and what public and private financing is required to advance restoration actions. In Tanzania, the project is being implemented in the Kilombero Valley in partnership with the Kilombero Sugar Company (KSC) and African Wildlife Foundation (AWF).
JOB DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the implementation of various activities on sustainable forest management and forest landscape restoration.
- Support the documentation of lessons learned and best practices on sustainable forest management.
- Assist in organizing and providing logistical support to project events e.g. workshops, meetings and field visits
- Assist in the development of communication materials for awareness raising, sharing lessons and improving IUCN visibility
- Assist in the preparation of relevant project reports
- Represent IUCN relevant events as may be required.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS
- Education
- Be enrolled in a University, or equivalent tertiary institution that is relevant and related to the duties and accountabilities as spelled out in the TORs and should have completed at least one year or in the process of completing their degrees.
- Be enrolled in an academic programme or University degree in a relevant discipline, including forestry, natural resources management, biodiversity conservation, environmental management or related fields.
- Knowledge of Issues related to environmental, natural resource management, climate change, will be an added advantage.
- Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools;
- Strong data collection and analysis skills
- Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and verbal).
- Core Competencies
- Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
- Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
- Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
- Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
- Functional competencies
- Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability
- Excellent report writing skill
- Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, power point) use of internet and online communication tools
- Highly motivated and results driven
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be a strong team player
- Committed to continuous learning towards self-development;
- Willing to travel and work in rural areas frequently within Tanzania
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the ‘Apply’ button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
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About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,300 Member organisations and some 10,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
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