Job Description

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

Position title: Energizing Communities and Conservation (ECCo) Intern

Reports to: Senior Officer, Global Impact and Development

Supervises: N/A

Period: 18th January 2027 (6 months)

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Background

WWF-Cambodia is part of WWF Asia Pacific Region, WWF International and has been working in Cambodia since the 1990s to conserve the country’s biodiversity and build a secure and sustainable future for people and wildlife. WWF works with government, industry and civil society partners to ensure that Cambodia’s forests, rivers and wildlife are protected and conserved for all. We aim to support the country in realizing their shared vision of a poverty-free and ecologically-rich Cambodia.

WWF globally works to initiate, accelerate, and sustain the transition to efficient, renewable, and sustainable energy systems all over the world. To achieve these goals, we work to redirect investment towards renewable energy and energy efficiency and help communities and businesses transition to lower carbon energy use.

Energizing Communities and Conservation (ECCo) is a global programme to accelerate implementation of renewable energy in WWF’s priority landscapes and seascapes. With a strong focus on solar energy and energy efficiency, we strive to deliver benefits for climate, people, and nature – not only through on-the-ground solar installations, but also national-level policy advocacy and technical training programmes. Today, solar projects span 36 countries and five continents.

I. Functions:

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.

II. Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge management

• 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.

III. Working Relationships:

Internal: Energizing Communities and Conservation colleagues (co-Leads + technical officers). Interaction with communications and project teams in other WWF offices involved in the Energizing Communities and Conservation initiative (e.g., Philippines, Bhutan, Nepal, Vietnam, Madagascar).

External: N/A.

IV. Requirements:

• Fresh graduate with bachelor's degree in environmental studies, Social Sciences, International Studies, English, Communications, or other relevant field
• 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 Active, fast learner with good problem-solving skills.
• A team player willing to take initiative

V. Job Competencies:

WWF Focus

• 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

Closed Date: 30 November 2026

Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

Work permit restrictions may apply.

If you are currently employed by WWF international please apply via Canopy and Search Jobs

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.