Conservation Programmes Assistant Intern– Conservation Transboundary Landscape Initiative for WWF-Cambodia
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Internship |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 20th August 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
WWF is an independent conservation organisation, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.
WWF International expanded its global Youth Engagement Programme for 18–30-year-olds in 2024. The Programme, which provides internships, youth-led grassroots leadership programme and virtual mentorship opportunities, aims to inspire a new generation of environmental advocates and leaders, especially young women, in their countries and communities to actively contribute to youth and community-led conservation and help drive positive change.
We are looking for one Cambodian intern for Conservation Transboundary Landscape Initiative to be based in Mondulkiri province.
- Project design/development: provide inputs to line manager in the development of project activities, outputs, theory of change and M&E development of the initiative to meet its desired objectives. In coordination with the line manager and dotted line support from WWF-Cambodia's PMEL Senior Officer, develop a project M&E system to enable a simplified project M&E system to track and to report the progress of the initiative to relevant stakeholders (donors, partners, local government)
- Project implementation: provide administration support to line manager and EPL team in regard to the overall implementation of the Initiative, which may include but not limited to i) scheduling team’s meeting; ii) coordinating meeting with partners; iii) preparing minutes of meeting among teams and or with partners; iv) supporting project documentation for meeting presentation with partners or with senior leadership team
- Project monitoring and reporting: coordinate inputs for project report and draft monthly project report for submission to the line manager.
- Knowledge management; Under the guidance of WWF-Cambodia's Head of Communications, provide project design/development: provide inputs to line manager in the development of project activities, outputs, theory of change and M&E development of the initiative to meet its desired objectives. In coordination with the line manager and dotted line support regular updates of initiative activities, event and any relevant information to be included in WWF-Cambodia's communication materials.
- Learn about the importance of habitat connectivity, elephant movement patterns, and their role in supporting long-term biodiversity conservation; and support project development and integrate into conservation planning and implementation.
- Learn about inclusive conservation approaches, including safeguards and GEDSI integration in conservation projects, and support documentation, learning activities to promote awareness of transboundary conservation initiatives.
- Develop communication products and storytelling content on inclusive conservation, habitat connectivity, and transboundary elephant conservation for diverse audiences.
- Document project activities, field visits, and stakeholder engagement processes to support project communications and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute ideas and perspectives as a youth representative to enhance engagement with young audiences and foster greater awareness of conservation issues.
- English - Good is required
- Khmer - Fluent is required
- Bachelor's Degree in (Biology, Forestry, Agriculture, Social Development) and other relevant studies (Research, Development Studies)
- English proficiency – oral and writing skills
- Strong interest and passion in conservation programs ·
- Willingness and Ability to travel to remote areas with limited communication networks accompanied by WWF staff.
- Coordination and team-work skills
- Cross culture communication skills with potential interaction with indigenous population, local partners and local government counterparts
- Knowledge and experiences relevant to conservation programs in Viet Nam, Cambodia or the South East Asia region
- Project management experiences
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple
- tasks
- Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to learn in a dynamic conservation environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and basic digital communication tools.
Interested qualified candidates are invited to send your CV, fill application form and Cover letter to email address provided in the contact details.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | WWF-Cambodia |
| Email : | jobwwfcam@wwf.org.kh |
| Address : | #21, Street 322, Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Muoy, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
http://www.wwf.org.kh |
WWF’s mission in Cambodia is to ensure that there will be strong participation and support from all people to conserve the country’s rich biological diversity. Through the encouragement of sustainable use of natural resources, WWF-Cambodia promotes new opportunities for the benefit of all people, enhancing local livelihoods and contributing to poverty reduction in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
