Intern: The Global Forest & Trade Network

Stipend/Hours: Unpaid- must receive credit or a stipend from a school or another organization.

Description: The Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) is WWF's initiative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of the world's valuable and threatened forests. By facilitating trade linkages between companies committed to achieving and supporting responsible forestry, the GFTN creates market conditions that help conserve the world's forests while providing economic and social benefits for the business and people who depend on them. GFTN is currently working with over 360 companies in over 34 countries worldwide. More information on GFTN is available at http://gftn.panda.org

Major Duties & Responsibilities: GFTN’s intern will be assigned to work on a variety of research topics including latest developments in illegal logging, international and bilateral trade trends of forest products and country specific forest management and trade statistics. Ad hoc assignments will also be given including some administrative tasks.

Minimum Requirements: The ideal GFTN candidate should be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental studies, forestry, natural resource management, international development, alternative market mechanisms, or sustainable development.  The candidate should have a strong interest in conservation and the mission of WWF. Ideal candidates must have excellent research skills especially in gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. Experience gathering data on illegal logging, forest product trade, general forestry related issues, and market trends is preferred. Qualified interns must have excellent professional writing skills and the ability to work under deadlines. The candidate is expected to work independently, but must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues around the globe. Candidates pursuing a graduate degree or with academic or professional experience and knowledge of responsible forest management and trade are preferable.

Contact: Hisayo Fujikawa, Operations Manager, Global Forest & Trade Network: Hisayo.fujikawa@wwfus.org