Water Tower Landscape Internship

WWF Tanzania is inviting applications for the Water Tower Landscape Internship based in Iringa. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain practical experience in conservation, sustainable landscape management, climate-smart agriculture, and community-based natural resource management while supporting WWF's environmental programmes in Tanzania.

The successful candidate will contribute to conservation activities within the Great Ruaha River Catchment under the Her Resilient Our Planet (HROP) project. The internship focuses on strengthening climate resilience, improving food security and livelihoods, empowering women and youth, and promoting biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices through close collaboration with local communities, government authorities, and project partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization of community conservation activities, including tree planting, tree nursery establishment, and watershed management initiatives.

• Assist in delivering training on agroforestry systems and nature-positive land and water management practices.

  

• Support alternative livelihood initiatives such as beekeeping and aquaculture.

• Assist with village land-use planning activities.

• Support the development of community restoration and conservation action plans.

• Assist in establishing and supporting school environmental clubs.

• Support the implementation of Natural Resource Management (NRM) strategies.

• Work closely with local communities, government authorities, and project partners to implement conservation activities.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Executant.

Qualifications Required

• Graduate qualification in Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, Integrated Water Resources Management, or a related environmental field.

• Experience working with rural communities and farmer groups.

• Knowledge of natural resource management, climate-smart agriculture, and environmental conservation programmes.

• Understanding of agroecology and agroforestry practices.

• Experience supporting community mobilization activities.

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to remote project villages across five districts in three regions, with travel exceeding 50% of the assignment.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.

• Strong teamwork, networking, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Commitment to WWF values of Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be Tanzanian nationals.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Completed online application form.

• Motivation letter (maximum 500 words explaining your interest in the position).

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Recent passport-size photograph.

• Contact details of two referees (one professional and one personal).

Applications should be sent via email to:

Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline

The deadline for submitting applications is 15 August 2026.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are passionate about environmental conservation, sustainable agriculture, and community development to gain valuable field experience while contributing to WWF Tanzania's efforts to protect natural resources and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Job Title: Water Tower Landscape Internship
Organization: WWF Tanzania
Location: Iringa, Tanzania
Job Type: Internship
Eligibility: Tanzanian nationals only
Application Deadline: 15 August 2026