Assignment with WWF Madagascar
WWF has an opening through its Youth Volunteer Internship Programmefor 6 volunteer/interns for an assignment with the WWF Madagascar project Renforcement de la Société Civile in Midongy, Vondrozo and Ivohibe. Project factsheet and terms of reference will be posted shortly.
Location: WWF Madagascar
Assignment dates: 7 September to 14 December 2015
Language required: good spoken French
Age Category: 19-27 years
Required qualifications, skills & competencies
- 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 distance on foot;
- 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 self weakness while living in group;
- Prompt in sharing knowledge.
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