Job Description

This internship program provides an opportunity to learn while carrying out Community Based Natural Resources Management duties. The position will provide support to the Programs Departments in the organization. Under the direct supervision of the Community Based Natural Resources Management Technical Lead, through the internship experience at ECODIT, the intern will:
• Gain practical, hands-on experience in Community Based Natural Resources Management .
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals within ECODIT.
• Apply theoretical knowledge gained through academic studies in a practical setting.
• Learn about the organization's operations, culture, values, and Code of Conduct.
• Access ECODIT's extensive training and development opportunities which provide learning opportunities for further development and growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in the development and implementation of community engagement strategies in the Southeast Lowveld Landscape including the Save Valley Conservancy and community conservancies;
2. Implement conservation strategies in line with regulations from the relevant line ministries;
3. Assist in the establishment of conservation enterprises and develop conservation programs in the areas identified through the land use planning process;
4. Assist in strengthening platforms for community participation in natural resources governance and management;
5. Support processes to build absorptive, adaptive, and transformative capacities of local communities to deal with climate change-related challenges;
6. Support and/or work in conjunction with the CBNRM consultant/specialist and other Resilience ANCHORS team members; and
7. Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recently graduated in the last two years with a Bachelor’s degree in any one of the following Natural Resources, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Environmental Management and Forestry or any related degree.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Basic proficiency in PowerPoint
• Basic IT Skills
• Full professional proficiency in English
• Past learning experience with NGOs is an advantage