Intern – Nature-Positive Circular Food Systems Initiatives WWF Zimbabwe

Posted on July, 22 2025

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working with WWF could be the opportunity of a lifetime: All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system and that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge. Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.
WWF International expanded its global Youth Engagement Programme for 18–30-year-olds in 2024. The Programme, which provides internships, youth-led grassroots leadership programme and virtual mentorship opportunities, aims to inspire a new generation of environmental advocates and leaders, especially young women, in their countries and communities to actively contribute to youth and community-led conservation and help drive positive change.

What we do:
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.
 
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic Intern Nature-Positive Circular Food Systems Initiatives to support the social engagement component and complements technical efforts by leading community-focused outreach and awareness.

Location:
Matebeleland North, Zimbabwe
 
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)
Open to: Nationals only
 
  1. Major Functions
  •  Assist with planning and delivering community engagement and awareness activities, workshops, and dialogues.
  • Translate and adapt technical messages into local languages to ensure cultural and linguistic inclusiveness.
  • Support the development of information, education, and communication (IEC) materials such as posters, flyers, radio scripts and short videos.
  • Help document social stories, field activities, lessons learned and produce photo essays and blogs.
  • Conduct community interviews and informal surveys to better understand behaviours linked to the environment, conservation and nature-positive initiatives.
  • Contribute to related awareness campaigns under agroecology and sustainable food systems.
  • Participate in youth, national, community, schools and private sector outreach activities.
 II.Profile
 Required Qualifications 
  • Diploma or degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Communication for Development, Sociology, or a related field.
  • Community work, youth engagement or facilitation experience is an advantage.
 Required Skills and Competencies
  • Team player with the ability to work under pressure;
  • Self-driven motivated to work in the valorization of food waste to promote a circular economy and green tourism starter.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels, within WWF Zimbabwe and, as required, with external stakeholders;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; and
  • Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration
 
 How to apply?
Download and fill in the online application form-  link here: 

https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/internship-application-form_1_1_1.docx

Email a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates as one PDF document indicating “Intern Nature Positive Circular Food Systems Initiatives” in the subject line to hrmanager@wwf.org.zw. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. (Nationals only)

Deadline for applications: 3 August 2025
 
WWF is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply

We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment and selection process, please let us know at any point during the recruitment process. We are particularly keen to hear from female candidates and people living with a disability who are often underrepresented in conservation.

WWF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with our values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. WWF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all candidates. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to our values, code of conduct, network protocols, policies and safeguards. 

For more details on our values, Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration, log on to the link mentioned below:
https://wwf.panda.org/discover/about_wwf/our_values/
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