WWF has an opening through its Youth Volunteer Internship Programme for 2 volunteer/interns for a 6-month assignment with the WWF Madagascar Mahafaly Plateau Landscape project based in Besambay. The project factsheet and terms of reference will be posted shortly.
Deadline to apply: 22 October 2015
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
Location: WWF Madagascar (based in Besambay)
Assignment dates: 1 February to 1 August 2016
Language required: good level of French
Age Category: 19-27 years
Activités
- Appuyer l’équipe du projet à l’élaboration des outils de communication de visibilité du Paysage Mahafaly (brochure, factsheet, flyers) simples et claires mais attrayants au niveau national et international (web,sns);
- Organiser des sessions de sensibilisation et d’éducation interactives (projection de films, radio crochet, concours de chants etc.) pour différents groupes (jeunes et adultes etc.) sur l’importance des récifs : faune, flore, législation, aspect socio-économique (eau et wash);
- Elaborer différents outils de sensibilisation sur la gestion durable de l’écosystème et de la pêche pour les utilisateurs de ressources : posters et panneaux.
Required qualifications, skills & competencies
- Background in communications and/or environmental conservation (marine an advantage);
- Coaching skills in the field of environmental education;
- Capacity in the design and use of communication tools;
- Mastering or familiarity with the techniques of shooting photos and video;
- Motivated to work in remote sites with difficult conditions;
- Good physical condition with ability to do long distances on foot when necessary;
- Adhere to WWF’s values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
Behaviourial competencies
- Commitment to conservation;
- Empathy towards rural population & capacity for integrating into the local community;
- Ability to adapt to a changing situation and difficult conditions, e.g. clean water scarcity, no phone connexion, no electricity, walking in rugged or muddy terrain, or in rice fields, etc;
- A challenging and supportive attitude when facing problems;
- Ability to work respectfully in cross-cultural situations;
- Acceptation of direction from supervisors & ability to provide feedback to supervisors;
- Ability to consult supervisors before taking personal decisions relating to the programme;
- A collaborative approach to working with colleagues & a positive influence on team mates;
- Capacity for ongoing learning;
- Respectful and understanding the weakness of others/looking for the best in people;
- Capacity to cope with any self weakness while living with others;
- Prompt in sharing knowledge.