Program Intern

Locations: Oban, Okwangwo, Mbe & Afi - Cross River

Job Summary

The Internship program aims to provide graduates with practical, hands-on training, learning, and work experience while allowing interns to apply their skills and knowledge in a real-world work environment.

The Program Intern supports field program implementation, including ecological monitoring and community engagement, while providing the Program Intern with practical training in wildlife protection, spatial data collection, and conservation management.

The program aims to help the successful intern applicant explore career opportunities, develop new skills and competencies, and build professional working relationships that enhances their employability.

Major Responsibilities

Support field teams in collecting biodiversity and law enforcement monitoring data using SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) technology and CyberTracker.

Assist with camera trap deployment, data retrieval, image sorting, and species identification.

Participate in forest patrols and wildlife transect surveys under supervision.

Assist with community outreach, environmental education, and awareness campaigns in target communities.

Support data collection for socioeconomic assessments, alternative livelihood programs, and local conservation committee (e.g. FMC/CAMM/CAAFiM, etc.) meetings.

Support implementation of livelihood activities.

Assist in entering, cleaning, and managing ecological and community survey data.

Draft monthly progress updates, field activity reports, and meeting summaries.

Assist with the digital and physical archives of field photos, data sheets, and GPS tracks maintenance and organization, and any other information.

Carry out any other duties assigned by the Supervisor aligned with conservation objectives.

Monthly Activity Reports: Summarising completed field trips, data entries, and learning milestones.

Data Logbooks: Accurate SMART/GPS/Camera trap records submitted at the end of each field cycle.

End-of-Internship Presentation/Report: Highlighting key contributions, lessons, skills acquired, and recommendations for future iterations of the internship program

Job Qualifications

A recent graduate (B.Sc., HND, or equivalent) or final-year student in Forestry, Wildlife Management, Zoology, Environmental Science, Geography, Sociology, or related fields.

Local familiarity with Cross River State geography, culture, and field terrain is a strong advantage.

Strong commitment to biodiversity conservation and community development.

Ability and willingness to camp, hike long distances, and work under basic conditions in humid tropical rainforest environments in Cross River State.

Familiarity with basic computer tools (Microsoft Office Suite, Excel). Exposure to GPS devices, ArcGIS, QGIS, or SMART software is a plus.

Good written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to communicate effectively with local community members (knowledge of local languages such as Ejagham, Bokyi, etc., is highly valued).

Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and high standards of integrity.

Why Join Us?

Dynamic Team: Join a dynamic team and work in a collaborative and conducive environment where your idea and everyone's input are valued.

Growth Opportunities: We believe in providing an enabling environment to develop your career. We are committed to developing your skills and competencies and offer opportunities for career advancement.

Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values respect, teamwork, and excellence.

Learning Opportunities:

Gain practical experience in conservation program

Good understanding and working experience in an international NGO.

Build real workplace competencies and skills and gain valuable working experience for future opportunities.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested applicants and qualified persons (Nigerian nationals only) with the matched skill set and experience should apply by sending their application (cover letter and resume as one PDF document) with the subject “Program Intern_ Oban” (please indicate location of interest) in capital letters to: nigeriajobs@wcs.org

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