Energizing Communities and Conservation Intern

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Other
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

The Energizing Communities and Conservation (ECCo) intern will focus on supporting the Senior Officer, Global Impact & Development, as well as working closely with the Senior Officer, Energy Programme. This will include multiple functions, including knowledge management, communications, and monitoring and evaluation.

Working with the Senior Officers and other team members, the ECCo intern will coordinate follow-up with tracked solar projects across our network to ensure regular maintenance is occurring and our records of such activities are up-to-date. Collecting data on solar installation locations, he/she may also develop an updated global map of ECCo project locations.

The ECCo intern will also collaborate with the Senior Officer, Global Impact and Development and WWF-Switzerland team to support design of a quantitative survey of solar-powered ranger stations and related installations to understand our work’s impact. In addition, the ECCo intern will help collect data from key performance indicators for Nepal, Vietnam, Madagascar, and other key locations to contribute to our global monitoring processes.

Finally, the ECCo intern will assist with some related communications activities under the guidance of the Senior Officer, such as drafting quarterly updates, newsletters, Viva Engage posts, and other regular internal communications. In addition, he/she may help with production of a promotional video.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Knowledge management & internal outreach:
• Coordinate follow-up with tracked solar projects across our network to ensure regular maintenance is occurring
• Regularly update the status of our solar installation database alongside maintenance activities
• Develop an updated global map of ECCo project locations.
• Monitoring & evaluation:
• Support design and implementation of a quantitative impact survey of solar-powered ranger stations and related installations
• Collect key performance indicators data for Nepal, Vietnam, Madagascar and other key country offices
• Internal communications:
• Support drafting of quarterly updates, newsletters, Viva Engage posts, and other regular internal communications
• Assist with development of media, such as videos, for promoting ECCo’s activities in Cambodia and/or globally.

Languages

• Khmer - Good
• English - Good

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in environmental studies, Social Sciences, International Studies, English, Communications, or other relevant field

General & Technical Skills

• Strong speaking, listening, and writing skills in English and Khmer
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with information and data
• Knowledge of relevant software applications including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Power Point, with knowledge of platforms like Canva, Adobe software, or GIS as a bonus

Soft Skills

• Active, fast learner with good problem-solving skills.
• A team player willing to take initiative.
• Acts as a member of One WWF, placing higher priority on WWF’s goals than own goals and anticipating the effects of own area’s actions on others to ensure holistic WWF outcomes.
• Demonstrates WWF behaviours in way of working: Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly, Innovate Fearlessly;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging