Are you a passionate young Tanzanian eager to drive positive change in your community and the environment? Do you believe youth voices should shape the future of conservation and sustainable development? Here’s your chance to be part of something bigger, WWF Tanzania Internship 2025
WWF Tanzania is inviting applications for a 12-month full-time internship position in Youth Grassroot Community Leadership, based in Masasi. This opportunity is ideal for young Tanzanians looking to grow as community leaders while contributing to environmental and social development initiatives.
About WWF Tanzania
WWF Tanzania works to halt the degradation of natural resources and loss of biodiversity across priority landscapes and seascapes. Through innovative nature-based solutions and community engagement, WWF promotes a sustainable future where people and nature thrive together. WWF Tanzania Internship opportunities 2025
Internship Overview
- Position Title: Intern – Youth Grassroot Community Leadership
- Location: Masasi, Tanzania
- Duration: 12 months (starting May 2025)
- Position Type: Full-time
- Remuneration: Monthly internship stipend
- Reports to: Head of Communications
- Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
- Eligibility: Open to Tanzanian nationals residing in Masasi only
Key Responsibilities
The intern will support the WWF Tanzania Country Office in coordinating and implementing the Grassroot Leadership Programme. Responsibilities include:
- Organizing and facilitating youth leadership trainings and capacity-building workshops
- Coaching youth leaders in communication, leadership, and project management
- Coordinating Learning Circle meetings to share ideas and challenges among youth leaders
- Planning community meetings to foster collaboration and peer learning
- Assisting in the development of tools to monitor and evaluate the programme
- Supporting youth participation in advocacy and conservation events, such as Earth Hour and Biodiversity Day
- Documenting program success stories, creating reports, and producing video content
- Facilitating online events like the Global Youth Meeting (GYM) and helping design programme content
- Building partnerships with youth networks, NGOs, and local organizations
Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in education, communication, social sciences, environmental studies, or a related field
- Prior experience working with youth groups or community-based organizations
- Experience in training facilitation or youth group leadership
- Basic understanding of social media strategy and digital communication
Required Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in both English and Kiswahili (written and spoken)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong planning, organization, and reporting skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Creativity, adaptability, and proactiveness
- A keen interest in environmental conservation and sustainability
- Affiliation with youth networks is an added advantage
- Commitment to WWF values: courage, respect, integrity, and collaboration
Working Relationships
Internal
- Daily interaction with WWF Country Office staff
External
- Engagement with youth leaders, community members, local government, stakeholders, and WWF international teams
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a CV and cover letter to: Email: hresources@wwftz.org, Subject Line: Application for Intern – Youth Grassroot Community Leadership, Deadline: April 30, 2025
Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding
WWF has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that contradicts its values, abuse, and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks. To learn more about WWF values, visit: WWF Core Values – Click here
Why Apply?
This internship is a stepping stone for young Tanzanians passionate about conservation and community leadership. Benefits include:
- Real-world experience in grassroots program development
- Access to WWF’s expert teams and global youth network
- Skills in training, communication, and sustainable project design
- Potential career growth within the NGO and development sectors
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