Overview
Tanzania
People & Wildlife (TPW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
the conservation of wildlife and important natural habitats through a
community-driven approach. TPW helps rural communities develop their
skills and abilities to protect natural resources in a manner that
maximizes their benefits from these landscapes while also preserving
ecological integrity. Emphasizing the critical importance of
community-led initiatives, the organization provides information,
training and service level support to its rural constituencies to
strengthen local institutions and community driven actions for natural
resource management and wildlife conservation. TPW operates from the
Noloholo Environmental Center on the Maasai Steppe in northern Tanzania.
Sharing a boundary with Tarangire National Park, this center acts as
TPW’s regional headquarters as well as an educational center where rural
community members improve their understanding of the environment and
develop hands-on skills in natural resource management. From this
center, TPW operates programs in four major programmatic areas: 1)
wildlife conservation and human-wildlife conflict prevention, (2) youth
environmental education and adult capacity building & training, (3)
natural resource conservation and rangeland management, and (4)
environmentally-sustainable conservation enterprise and development. TPW
values the roles of women in communities and in conservation.
Empowering women is a critical component of successful conservation and
community development programming, and TPW is committed to amplifying
the voices of women in Tanzania. Through our new Women in Conservation
Internship Program, TPW will build the capacity of Tanzanian women with a
passion for the environment and a desire to make change in their
communities. A skills development and mentorship program, this
internship will enhance the employ-ability of qualified women in the
field and foster a spirit of women’s empowerment in conservation.Position: Operations and Logistical Management Intern
Job Description
Internship Description:An intern should have:
- The ability to work independently;
- Ability to supervise and work closely with others;
- Good organizational and record keeping skills;
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with management of the Noloholo Environmental Center logistics including but not limited to vehicle scheduling, fuel and water use, resupplies, and operational staff support;
- Assist with store keeping and service planning;
- Assisting with daily camp attendance summary and other required reports;
- Monitor daily rainfall and evapotranspiration as part of TPW’s weather monitoring program;
- Facilitate donor visits including onsite community programs and visits to the Noloholo Environmental Center;
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have interest in and experience with logistics, hospitality, or camp management. The candidate should also demonstrate interest in conservation careers and environmental issues. We are looking for an individual with the ability to learn quickly, work in a team, and collaborate with diverse communities. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in conservation and community engagement.
Required:
The successful candidate should have interest in and experience with logistics, hospitality, or camp management. The candidate should also demonstrate interest in conservation careers and environmental issues. We are looking for an individual with the ability to learn quickly, work in a team, and collaborate with diverse communities. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in conservation and community engagement.
Required:
- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in one of the above fields
- Proven experience in logistics, hospitality, or camp management
- Proven experience working with rural communities
- Strong interpersonal skills, including training and capacity building, and respect for other cultures
- Experience with community-based conservation
- Willingness to live and work in the field (must be willing to camp)
- Excellent spoken and written English skills
Position: Media Intern
Job Description
Internship Description:TPW is seeking a passionate, energetic and hard-working individual to fill the position of Media Intern as part of our Women in Conservation Internship Program. The successful applicant will assist with TPW’s marketing and outreach program in developing compelling stories of impact through photography and film. The internship will require experience with photography, videography, and storytelling, particularly in the conservation and community development fields. The successful candidate must have impressive communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with diverse stakeholders. This internship will be based at the Noloholo Environmental Center but will require travel to remote program areas with limited facilities; the intern should enjoy a balance of field and office work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist TPW to enhance the organization’s capacity in storytelling so that it can better achieve its community-based conservation goals and objectives.
- Engage with TPW program staff to understand TPW conservation programs and impact.
- Develop narratives around each of TPW’s program areas and design compelling stories for TPW’s marketing and outreach team.
- Create short videos for each of TPW’s conservation programs including interviews with staff and beneficiaries.
- Photograph each of TPW’s conservation programs as well as the Noloholo Environmental Center and partner communities.
- Assist with the development of ArcGIS Story Maps as a narrative tool for disseminating impact stories.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have interest in and experience with photography, filmmaking, and storytelling. A priority is placed on videography. The candidate should also demonstrate interest in conservation careers and environmental issues. We are looking for an individual with the ability to learn quickly, work in a team, and collaborate with diverse communities. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in conservation and community engagement.
Required:
- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in one of the above fields
- Proven experience in film-making, photography, and storytelling (priority is film-making)
- Photography/Videography Equipment
- Proven experience working with rural communities
- Strong interpersonal skills, including training and capacity building, and respect for other cultures
- Experience with community-based conservation
- Willingness to live and work in the field (must be willing to camp)
- Excellent spoken and written English skills
Preferred:
- Proficiency with ArcGIS Story Maps
- Proficiency in Maa language
Duration: March – August 2020 (with possible extension)
Stipend & Benefits: Small stipend, basic housing and food provided onsite. Career mentoring with experienced conservation professionals.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply?
Please manually apply for this job using the details below:To Apply:
Tanzania People & Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should send the following to tanzaniapeoplewildlife@gmail.com with Women in Conservation Media Internship in the subject line by February 15th, 2020.
1. Resume
2. Contact information
3. Three references
4. Cover letter outlining interest in applying along with relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.
