Landscape Finance Intern Job at WWF Uganda

Landscape Finance Intern Job

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: Attractive

Job Deadline: 31 August 2026

Number of Jobs: 01

Hiring Entity: WWF Uganda

WWF Uganda

Location: In Uganda

Job Details:

Description

INTERNSHIP ADVERT
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*.
Position Type: Internship
Position Title: Landscape Finance Intern
Reports to:
Dotted Reporting:
Landscape Coordinator (Technical)
Resource Acquisition and Strategic Partnerships Management
Manager
Supervises: None
Location: Kasese
Duration:
Eligibility:
1 year
Only Ugandan Nationals are eligible
Date: October 2026
Remuneration Paid Internship.
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

1. MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
WWF Uganda is advancing integrated landscape conservation approaches that
improve outcomes for nature, climate resilience, sustainable production and
community livelihoods. The internship supports landscape finance initiatives that
mobilize public, private and philanthropic finance for conservation and sustainable
development.
This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in
WWF’s innovative Landscape Finance Approach while contributing to conservation
and sustainable development initiatives. The successful candidate will develop
practical skills in donor and investor engagement, stakeholder coordination, project
development, monitoring, and reporting. Through exposure to nature-positive
investment strategies and real-world conservation programmes, the intern will build a
strong foundation in sustainable finance and partnership development, preparing
them for a rewarding career in environmental conservation and sustainable
development.

2. MAJOR FUNCTIONS
The major function of this role is to support WWF Uganda in gathering information,
conducting basic analyses, coordinating stakeholders, developing knowledge products, and
tracking landscape finance initiatives across priority landscapes.
3. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct desk research on landscape finance, conservation finance approaches and
emerging opportunities, climate finance and sustainable investment opportunities.
• Support landscape finance stakeholders and investor mapping exercises.
• Collect, organize and maintain project, finance and landscape datasets.
• Assist in developing concept notes, funding proposals, investment briefs, and
presentations to various stakeholders internally and externally.
• Support meetings, workshops and stakeholder consultations related to landscape
financing
• Prepare meeting notes, reports, and action trackers.
• Develop knowledge of products, case studies, and communication materials.
• Support monitoring, reporting and documentation of landscape finance results
4. PROFILE
Required Qualifications.
• This role is fit for a recent graduate in either Climate Finance, Economics,
Business Administration, Environmental Economics, Natural Resource
Management, Environmental Management, Development Studies,
Agricultural economics or a related field.
• Strong interest in sustainability, climate, conservation, or development finance.
Required Skills and Competencies.
• Good analytical, research, and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and or other large data management programs
• Ability to comfortably work with Office 365 and enhance online collaboration.
• Ability to organize data and maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
5. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal.
• WWF UCO staff in field location, finance team and P&C department
• WWF International YEP program leadership
• Other YEP interns in the network
External.
● None

Application procedure

HOW TO APPLY*:
● Download and fill in the application form-
https://www.wwfuganda.org/our_story/vacancies/?58565/Internship-Application-Form
Submit the following (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating the “job title” in the
subject line to recruitment@wwfuganda.org:
● Motivation letter – [Your motivation to apply for this position – max word limit 500 words]
● CV – [Not more than four pages]
● Attach a photograph
● Details of two references [Professional and Personal – Share details: Name,
Designation, Organization, Email address, Contact details (mobile and/or landline
number), Relationship to the referee]
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 17th August 2026
WWF is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity
and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all cultures, genders, abilities and
experiences to apply
We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone. If you need
assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment and
selection process, please let us know at any point during the recruitment process. We are
particularly keen to hear from female candidates and people living with a disability
from local indigenous underserved communities who are often underrepresented in
conservation.
WWF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with our values, including
sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.
WWF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all candidates. All
selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference and background checks, and will be
expected to adhere to our values, code of conduct, network protocols, policies and
safeguards.
For more details on our values, Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration, log on to
the link mentioned below: https://wwf.panda.org/discover/about_wwf/our_values/