Intern – Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
Vacancy #: 4099
Unit: Eastern and Southern Africa Region
Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Tanzania Project Office, Dar es Salaam,
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
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in the implementation of the IWRM related activities
• Participate in building the capacity of water governance structures (e.g. Water User Associations (WUAs)).
• Support the documentation of lessons learned and best practices on IWRM.
• Assist in organizing and provide logistical to project events e.g. workshops, meetings and field visits
• Assist in the development of communication materials on IWRM for
awareness raising, sharing lessons and improving IUCN visibility
• Assist in the preparation of project reports
• Represent IUCN at IWRM meetings and other 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 water resources management, natural
resources management, biodiversity conservation, environmental
management or related fields.
• Knowledge of Issues related to environmental, water resource management, climate change, would 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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