Environmental and Social Safeguards Intern

WWF Tanzania is seeking a motivated Environmental and Social Safeguards Intern to support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESSF) across conservation programmes and priority landscapes. This internship offers practical experience in environmental risk management, stakeholder engagement, community-based conservation, and sustainable development while supporting responsible project implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of WWF's Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESSF).
• Assist in integrating environmental and social safeguards throughout project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Support environmental and social screening processes to identify project risks and impacts.
• Assist in developing and monitoring mitigation measures.
• Maintain safeguards documentation and project records.
• Support implementation of Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEP).
• Participate in stakeholder consultations and community engagement activities.
• Assist in implementing and documenting Grievance Redress Mechanisms.
• Support application of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles.
• Monitor implementation of safeguards and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to safeguards training, awareness programmes, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Environmental and Social Safeguards Advisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Conservation, Natural Resource Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Exposure to environmental and social safeguards, ESIA, sustainable development, or community engagement.
• Previous internship, volunteer, research, or field experience is an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of environmental and social safeguards principles.
• Knowledge of environmental risk assessment and mitigation approaches.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, and FPIC.
• Experience with KoboToolbox or similar data collection tools is an added advantage.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
• Willingness to travel regularly to rural and remote project locations.
• Commitment to WWF values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.