World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a People & Culture 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 wildlife.
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.
For our Country Office in Cameroon, we are looking for a dynamic and committed People & Culture Intern.
Reports to: People & Culture Manager
Location: Yaounde
Duration: six (06) months, renewable subject to performance, budget availability and organizational needs
Mission of the department
The People & Culture (P&C) department is responsible for attracting, developing and retaining talent while ensuring a supportive work environment.
Major functions
The objective of this internship is to provide administrative and operational support to the P&C team, ensuring the smooth execution of core HR processes. The intern will gain hands‑on experience in the full employee lifecycle within an international conservation NGO while contributing to the efficiency of the department.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will support the P&C team in the following functional areas:
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Contract management
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Assist in the preparation, drafting and issuance of employment contracts, amendments and extension letters for staff, consultants and volunteers.
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Maintain a centralized contract tracking system (physical and digital) to ensure timely renewals and probationary reviews.
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Support the onboarding process by ensuring all pre‑employment documentation (certificates, references, IDs) is collected and verified prior to the start date.
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Talent acquisition (TA)
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Provide administrative support for the recruitment lifecycle.
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Contribute to interview schedules coordination between candidates and hiring panels; prepare interview materials and assessment tools.
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Contribute to reference checks process and support the drafting of offer letters.
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Performance management
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Assist in the administration of the performance management during the mid‑year and
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a People & Culture Intern
end‑year review cycles.
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Monitor and update performance management trackers.
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Assist in compiling performance improvement and development plans documentation and ensure proper filing.
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Regularly update performance-related dashboards to reflect real‑time progress against targets.
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Reporting, metrics & dashboards
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Update and maintain the HR Information System (HRIS) with accurate employee data (new hires, transfers, leavers).
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Assist in the production and regular updating of P&C trackers, including recruitment pipelines, contract expiry calendars, leave balances, and training records.
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Support the design and generation of monthly/quarterly People & Culture metrics and dashboards covering headcount, turnover, gender diversity, recruitment effectiveness, performance review completion, and other strategic HR indicators for management and donor reporting.
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Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all dashboards and contribute to the visualization of trends using tools such as Excel or Power BI.
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Filing & administrative support
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Ensure proper digital and physical archiving of personnel files in compliance with WWF’s data privacy and audit standards.
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Handle general P&C correspondence, respond to routine staff inquiries regarding leave balances, policies, and documentation.
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Support the organization of P&C events such as staff assemblies, wellness days, and training workshops.
Perform any other duties as required by management in line with organisational needs.
Profile:
Required Qualifications
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Currently pursuing or recently graduated (within the last 12 months) with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, Social Law, or a related field.
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One (01) year of cumulative experiences in an HR/Administrative role (previous internships or volunteer experience in HR is highly desirable).
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Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS) is an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
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Bilingualism: Fluent in both English and French (written and spoken), with the ability to communicate effectively in a bilingual work environment and to translate or adapt documents as needed.
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Computer literacy: Strong mastery of MS Office tools, particularly Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data management), Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with HRIS or data visualization tools is an asset.
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Adaptability & multicultural mindset: Open and willing to learn in a multicultural environment, demonstrating respect for diversity, flexibility, and a proactive attitude toward new tasks and collaboration across teams.
Values and behaviours
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Identifies and aligns with WWF core values: courage, integrity, respect and collaboration.
Working relationships
Internal: CCO, Africa and International People & Culture team, all CCO staff.
External: La compagnie d'assurance, CNPS, ainsi que divers prestataires travaillant avec le département P&C.
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:
1) Follow the link: https://cameroon.panda.org/apply_to_a_job/apply_for_a_job/ (with a computer, please do not use a mobile phone). 2) Choose the job J218 – People & Culture 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: Nana – J218 – P&C Intern.
We kindly invite applicants to ensure that their applications strictly follow this procedure through to completion, as only submissions that fully comply will be considered. Deadline for applications: 19 April 2026.
We kindly invite applicants to ensure that their applications strictly follow this procedure through to completion, as only submissions that fully comply will be considered.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only shortlisted applications will be contacted for further consideration. If you have not been contacted, consider your application unsuccessful.
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.