Senior Intern – Land Use and Natural Resource Management

Job Description

SNV, a global development partner with over 60 years of experience, is seeking a Senior Intern to support the SUSTAIN Eco Programme. The role focuses on conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable land and water resource management, and strengthening community-based natural resource governance in the Sumbawanga Landscape. This is a junior-level position offering valuable field experience in conservation and climate-resilient livelihoods.

Requirements

• Degree in ecology, forest conservation, natural resources, environmental science, land use planning, or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in natural resource management, conservation, land use, or environmental management in Tanzania
• Knowledge of land use and natural resource monitoring tools
• Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder platforms and dialogues
• Experience in international organizations and multi-cultural settings
• Willingness to travel to remote rural areas
• Experience with carbon credit schemes is an advantage
• Knowledge of sustainable fishing approaches is desirable
• Understanding of climate resilience and Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) approaches is an advantage
• Technical skills in land use planning, forest management, and sustainable agriculture
• GIS and remote sensing skills for producing spatial data and maps
• Strong coordination and facilitation abilities in rural settings
• Report writing and documentation skills
• Problem-solving mindset with willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with Tanzania’s land and environmental policies is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS
• Fluency in English and Swahili, with strong report writing and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Support land use planning processes, including supervision of land parcel demarcation and issuance of CCROs in collaboration with LGAs
• Assist in preparation of JFRMPs and CBFM plans and facilitate gazettement of village forests
• Strengthen capacity of VLUMs, VNRCs, and WUAs
• Support beekeeping groups to enhance their capacity and integrate into the honey value chain
• Encourage women and youth champions to engage in resource management and governance
• Produce satellite maps and GIS data products for land use and forest monitoring
• Promote climate-smart agriculture, reforestation, and forest regeneration
• Coordinate with stakeholders such as Lake Rukwa Basin Water Board, TANAPA, NGOs, and local groups
• Monitor and evaluate project performance related to land use and natural resources
• Support environmental education and enforcement of protected buffer zones
• Assist in drafting project progress reports
• Ensure compliance with SNV procedures and policies
• Perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager or management team