Cameroon
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism, Ecology, Agriculture, Rural Development, or Environmental Science
OR
• 3 or more years of work experience related to agro-tourism program planning and implementation
OR
• Skills in the application of modern Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other related mapping technology
OR
• International work experience or relevant work experience in intercultural, low-resource environments
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience in cooperative management and agribusiness.
Housing will be in a rural community in the southern region of Cameroon. The Volunteer will live within walking distance to the office.
(PCV) French 1
Agriculture
Yes
Cameroon
12
Yes
PCR
Yes
Train cacao farmers on integrated pest management and organic farming techniques.
Strengthen local capacities in client relationship management and post-harvest cocoa practices.
Develop practical illustrated training manuals.
Conduct biomonitoring of wildlife behind forest clearing.
Develop non-timber forest production value chain.
Provide a final report that highlights lessons learned and recommendations.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as school gardens.
After a 2-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with a field technician and farmers to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Cameroon will equip you with French language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Protect the Dja Faunal Reserve from environmental degradation.
Strengthen French language skills through daily discussions with cacao farmers.
Be the first Volunteer to collaborate with this partner in over ten years.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
Cross-sector couples will live with different host families who may reside in different communities during training. Cross-sector couples may see each other for joint-sector training days or on the weekends but neither are guaranteed.
Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
