Summary: Wildlife Intern (GIS remote sensing and Citizen Science)

Job Details

  • Deadline: 26 August 2026
  • Company: Courage, Integrity,
  • Location: Harare
  • Employment Type: Internship
  • Salary: Stipend

Job Description

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

  • 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

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/

Click to Apply

How to Apply

Apply by email: hrmanager@wwf.org.zw

Application link: Apply for this job