Poste 1 : stagiaire en développement communautaire -Faro, H/F, Cameroun
Context
L’African Wildlife Foundation, bureau du Cameroun, a lancé un programme de stages professionnels pour jeunes diplômés afin d’offrir aux jeunes diplômés l’opportunité d’acquérir de l’expérience dans la conservation et de se familiariser avec l’environnement des organisations non gouvernementales.
Position Summary
The Community Development Intern (CDI) will support the Faro National Park Team and particularly the Community Development Officer in ensuring successful implementing of activities of Community Development projects in the Faro Landscape, in Cameroon. This position will report to the Community Development Officer. The CDI will assist for differents AWF projects in the planification, execution and monitoring of activities related to income generation, community engagement in conservation and environmental education/sensitization. Income generating activities include the valorization of Non-Timber Forest Products (organization of trainings, awareness-raising, market research and regular monitoring of activities), beekeeping, agroforestry and sustainable small-scale agriculture.
Location: Faro National Park
Duration: One (01) Year
Responsibilities
Support with the planification, realization and reporting of community’s development activities (awareness raising, trainings, group structuration, etc.);
Support with nurseries development, management and monitoring;
Support with agroforestry plantation development, management and oversight;
Assist in the development of training modules and capacity building facilitation sessions;
Provide support for the structuration of producer groups (NTFP collectors and owners of agroforestry plantations) and income-generating activities development;
Provide support in the logistical preparation and organization of workshops, trainings and sensitization sessions, exchange visits, etc.;
Participate in site coordination meetings and the capitalisation of experience;
Assist in the production and dissemination of communications material to partners;
Perform other additional activities as requested by the Technical Advisor or the Landscape Director.
Learning
The Young Graduate Professional Internship Programme is a learning opportunity. Therefore, the professional intern MUST demonstrate a strong aptitude and motivation to learn and grow. He/she should be opened to feedback and ready to take initiatives.
Requirements
A Masters in a social science field related to conservation and development (Development, Project Management, Environmental or Natural Resource Management, Agriculture and Livestock);
At least 1 year’s experience in conservation and development programs, including significant time in community animation or related work;
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training and other formal and non-formal methods;
Experience in organizing and collecting socio-economic data and working with communities;
Ability to work effectively in remote and challenging areas, in cross-cultural situations and multicultural environment;
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment;
Willingness and ability to travel to remote and sometimes physically challenging locations;
Self-organized and having own initiatives;
French speaking ability with English speaking skills a plus;
Knowledge of local languages is an added value;
Good writing, synthesis and organizational skills;
Computer skills (MS Office);
Adherence to AWF’s values.
- Excellent communications skills – both written and verbal;
· Good computer skills (MS Office package, Online researches, etc.);
· IT skills are an asset;
· Culturally aware and able to work effectively in various cultural environments;
· Capable of working with minimal supervision;
· Cultural awareness and sensitivities to the lives and values of agro-pastoral peoples, some of whom lead traditional lifestyles;
Adheres to AWF’s values.
All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://www.awf.org/about/careers#job-802291
Poste 2 : stagiaire en biosurveillance, Dja, H/F,Garoua, Cameroun
Description :
Biomonitoring Intern, Dja Biosphere Reserve (Open to Cameroon nationals only) Cameroon, Dja
Description
The Biomonitoring Intern will support the Dja Biosphere Reserve team in general coordination in-field of ongoing ecological monitoring and patrol activities. He or She will work closely with rangers/community members or guides to ensure ecological data is collected, compiled and achieved following AWF procedures. He/she will also give a support to Technical Advisor by inputting camera trap data into require database for identification and reporting.
Location: Dja Biosphere Reserve (with option to be transferred to Campo-Ma’an National Park or Faro National Park)
Duration: One (01) Year
Responsibilities:
Support implementation of ongoing ecological monitoring activities in Dja Biosphere Reserve and its peripheries, with data collection and management following relevant established Monitoring protocols;
Assist in planning, conducting and reporting patrol missions;
Support the Management of Camera Traps, Deployment and ensure the Camera trap database is up to date;
Ensure communication between Rangers in the field and base is effective through the InReach System in the operational Control Room.
Work closely with Rangers and coordinate field deployment and pickup for Camera traps in the field;
Assist Rangers staff with data management and analysis and train/strengthen the capacity of appointed park rangers for these tasks;
Assist in raising local community awareness and participation in conservation issues and project related activities;
Under supervision of the Protected Area Technical Advisor, produce concise and well written field reports on a regular basis to ensure TA and other AWF staff are well briefed on program activities;
Provide other support to the Technical Advisor when necessary.
Learning
The Young Graduate Professional Internship Programme is a learning opportunity, therefore, the Professional intern MUST demonstrate a strong aptitude and motivation to learn and grow. He/she should be opened to feedback and ready to take initiatives.
Requirements
- MSc Degree in Ecology, Wildlife, Biology, Natural Resources Management, Conservation, Protected Area Management or related subjects.
• Familiarity with GIS analysis (particularly ArcGIS or QGIS).
• Proven statistics and data analysis capacities (Excel, other relevant software).
• Ability to manage databases; experience with managing files on Google Drive. - at least one year of proven experience on similar topic.
• Good skills – both written and verbal (English and French).
• Good computer skills (MS Office package, Online researches, etc.), IT skills will be an asset.
• Culturally aware and able to work effectively in various cultural environments. Capable of working with
minimal supervision.
• Adheres to AWF’s values
All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://www.awf.org/about/careers#job-802286
