The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for an Executive Assistant Intern
Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working with WWF could be the opportunity of a lifetime:
All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and nature.
What we do:
We are an independent conservation organization, 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. WWF Network has moved to the development and the implementation of 9 Practices with Global Goals to be achieved.
For our Cameroon Country Office, we are looking for a dynamic and committed Executive Assistant Intern.
Reports to: CCO Executive Assistant.
Supervises: N/A
Location: Yaounde
Duration: six (06) months
Major Functions
The Executive Assistant Intern will contribute to a comprehensive administrative, coordination and communication support to the Country Director and the Cameroon Country Office.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
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Administration
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Contribute to budget preparation and monitoring for CD Office running costs
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Take notes, prepare minutes and update decision follow up table of the CD’ chaired meetings, ensuring that relevant team members produce regular updates
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Support planning and follow up of Country Leadership Team (CLT), CMT (Country Management Team) and staff meetings
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Support the organization and prioritization of the Country Director's agenda for calls, meetings, appointments and streamline requests and workload as necessary
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Contribute to ensure the upstream processing of visa applications and especially visas on landing (request, support, reservation…)
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Edit enquiries, reports and documents as appropriate and maintains filing and archiving systems
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Assist in reviews and handles mail and correspondence for the Country Office and routes as appropriate to designated departments
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Be routinely involved in relaying processing/handling information of most sensitive, diverse and confidential nature
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Support trips planning for the Country Director and designated WWF CCO CLT members and ensures effective logistics items (flights, visas, travel advance, travel request, itinerary table + contacts invitation letter, hotel confirmation, related travel documents) are up to date.
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Coordination support
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Support the coordination of inputs and assist in developing presentations for management ahead of high-level meetings with partners (Government, Donors and missions) and operational briefings
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for an Executive Assistant Intern
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Assist with logistics for all relevant meetings in Cameroon
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Support external events organization as necessary, including agendas, production of reports and monitoring and follow-up of recommendations
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Facilitate information sharing within the WWF CCO CLT and all WWF CCO by providing regular updates for CCO internal communications tools (meeting & events calendar; travel & leave updates; contacts database, directories.)
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Collaborate with and back up the Administrative Assistants of Yaoundé office
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Performs other duties as requested by the line manager.
Profile:
Required Qualifications:
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At least a Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
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At least six months’ experience at a similar role (within an international conservation organization will be an asset).
Required Skills and Competencies:
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French (working knowledge of both is an asset).
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
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Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
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Excellent organizational skills, with attention to details;
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Bilingualism will be an asset (English and French);
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Proactive attitude and ability to take initiative and work independently;
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Excellent team player with good networking and interpersonal skills;
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Strong oral and written communication skills;
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Excellent computer knowledge, including internet, Power Point, spread sheets.
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High level of confidentiality
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An interest in conservation and natural resource management is an asset.
WWF’s Values & behaviors:
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Able to demonstrate WWF behaviors in ways of working: strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly and innovate fearlessly.
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Aligns and identifies with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
Working Relationships
Internal - Interacts regularly with Regional Executive Assistant, Managers and staff in WWF Cameroon, the ROA team as well as staff of other relevant units within the WWF network in fulfillment of duties.
External - Interacts with partners, staff and visitors from other conservation.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
How to apply:
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Follow the link: https://cameroon.panda.org/apply_to_a_job/  (with a computer, please do not use a mobile phone)
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Choose the job J212 – Executive Assistant Intern
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Answer to the questionnaire
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After filling the questionnaire, send your CV and cover letter via the email address recruit-cam@wwfcam.org. Please mention your name and the job reference in the email subject line. Example: Executive Assistant Intern - J212 - Balla
Deadline for applications: 28 February 2026.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for follow-up.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, race, religion, experience, or background.
The publication of any job, consultancy or service provider opportunity and any subsequent communications, interviews or discussions does not constitute a binding commitment by WWF. No contractual or financial obligation shall arise on the part of WWF until a formal written contract has been duly signed by both Parties following completion of the selection process.
All stages of this process remain part of the negotiation phase and are subject to WWF’s internal validation and administrative approvals. WWF reserves the right, where necessary, to modify, postpone or cancel the process at any stage prior to formal engagement, without incurring any liability toward applicants or third parties.