NTFP-EP Asia is looking for 3 INTERNs who will support its thematic programs, the Tenure Rights & Governance (TRG) & the Community-Based Conservation and Indigenous Food and Health (CBC-IFH).
NTFP-EP Asia is a membership network with over 100 partner non-governmental organizations & community-based organizations working with forest-based communities to strengthen their capacity in the sustainable management of natural resources in the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, & Cambodia. To learn more, please check our website
www.ntfp.org.
NTFP-EP provides 3-12 months internship opportunities for those looking to gain valuable pre-employment or on-the-job training experience with an established organization like NTFP-EP Asia that is focused on environmental & development work in South & Southeast Asia. The Interns will have hands-on exposure to thematic issues that impact upon the rights & livelihoods of indigenous peoples & local communities. S/he will gain insights into different program interventions that contribute to address such issues & will have an opportunity to apply her/his skills & interests to tasks that may be assigned. The interns easily become an active contributor to NTFP-EP’s programs & the benefits fall on both the intern/s & NTFP-EP for the duration of this exciting opportunity.
If interested, apply on or before 10 December 2021 (Friday):
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Email your application letter, CV & sample works to
applications@ntfp.org addressed to The TRG (or CBC-IFH) LEAD with the subject “Thematic Area (TRG or CBC-IFH) - Name of applicant”
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Fill-up this form.
THE POSITIONs
The Interns will report directly to the Program Officer of TRG (or CBC-IFH) & will work with other members of the team, other staff, & partners. This will be a six (6) months appointment to begin immediately. Duty station is in Quezon City but due to the ongoing pandemic, the internship will be under a work-from-home arrangement.
ALLOWANCE & CERTIFICATION
A modest monthly allowance will be provided for the duration of internship. NTFP-EP can provide certification for the internship period should this be required.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTERNs
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Skills/ interests:
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Current course of study or has ample background in forestry, environmental or social science, development communication, community development, or related fields/discipline
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Good oral & written communication skills
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Has a multi-media skills & a good grasp of MS office applications & social media platforms
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Ability to collaborate well & to deliver work in a timely manner
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Well-organized & dependable & can work with minimal supervision
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Can represent NTFP-EP with professionalism & courtesy
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Comfortable coordinating with various stakeholders
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Has interest & passion for conservation, indigenous peoples & forests, tenure rights, governance, climate change & sustainable development
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Available at least 2-3 days a week, up to 24 hours a week (96-100 hours a month), but can be flexible around events, if any.
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Can work online on weekdays for a few hours each week, preferably between the hours of 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
For details on the Job Description for each Thematic Program (TRG & CBC-IFH), please check the NTFP-EP Asia website -
https://ntfp.org/en-announcements/