Energizing Communities and Conservation (ECCo) Intern

Position title: Energizing Communities and Conservation (ECCo) Intern
Reports to: Senior Officer, Global Impact and Development
Supervises: N/A
Period: 18th January 2027 (6 months)
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Background

WWF-Cambodia is part of WWF Asia Pacific Region, WWF International and has been working in Cambodia since the 1990s to conserve the country’s biodiversity and build a secure and sustainable future for people and wildlife. WWF works with government, industry and civil society partners to ensure that Cambodia’s forests, rivers and wildlife are protected and conserved for all. We aim to support the country in realizing their shared vision of a poverty-free and ecologically-rich Cambodia.

WWF globally works to initiate, accelerate, and sustain the transition to efficient, renewable, and sustainable energy systems all over the world. To achieve these goals, we work to redirect investment towards renewable energy and energy efficiency and help communities and businesses transition to lower carbon energy use.

Energizing Communities and Conservation (ECCo) is a global programme to accelerate implementation of renewable energy in WWF’s priority landscapes and seascapes. With a strong focus on solar energy and energy efficiency, we strive to deliver benefits for climate, people, and nature – not only through on-the-ground solar installations, but also national-level policy advocacy and technical training programmes. Today, solar projects span 36 countries and five continents.

I. Functions:

The Energizing Communities and Conservation (ECCo) intern will focus on supporting the Senior Officer, Global Impact & Development, as well as working closely with the Senior Officer, Energy Programme. This will include multiple functions, including knowledge management, communications, and monitoring and evaluation.

Working with the Senior Officers and other team members, the ECCo intern will coordinate follow-up with tracked solar projects across our network to ensure regular maintenance is occurring and our records of such activities are up-to-date. Collecting data on solar installation locations, he/she may also develop an updated global map of ECCo project locations.

The ECCo intern will also collaborate with the Senior Officer, Global Impact and Development and WWF-Switzerland team to support design of a quantitative survey of solar-powered ranger stations and related installations to understand our work’s impact. In addition, the ECCo intern will help collect data from key performance indicators for Nepal, Vietnam, Madagascar, and other key locations to contribute to our global monitoring processes.

Finally, the ECCo intern will assist with some related communications activities under the guidance of the Senior Officer, such as drafting quarterly updates, newsletters, Viva Engage posts, and other regular internal communications. In addition, he/she may help with production of a promotional video.

II. Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge management

Coordinate follow-up with tracked solar projects across our network to ensure regular maintenance is occurring
Regularly update the status of our solar installation database alongside maintenance activities
Develop an updated global map of ECCo project locations.


Monitoring & evaluation

Support design and implementation of a quantitative impact survey of solar-powered ranger stations and related installations
Collect key performance indicators data for Nepal, Vietnam, Madagascar and other key country offices


Internal communications

Support drafting of quarterly updates, newsletters, Viva Engage posts, and other regular internal communications
Assist with development of media, such as videos, for promoting ECCo’s activities in Cambodia and/or globally.



III. Working Relationships:
Internal: Energizing Communities and Conservation colleagues (co-Leads + technical officers). Interaction with communications and project teams in other WWF offices involved in the Energizing Communities and Conservation initiative (e.g., Philippines, Bhutan, Nepal, Vietnam, Madagascar).

External: N/A.

IV. Requirements:

Fresh graduate with bachelor's degree in environmental studies, Social Sciences, International Studies, English, Communications, or other relevant field
Strong speaking, listening, and writing skills in English and Khmer
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with information and data
Knowledge of relevant software applications including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Power Point, with knowledge of platforms like Canva, Adobe software, or GIS as a bonus Active, fast learner with good problem-solving skills.
A team player willing to take initiative


V. Job Competencies:

WWF Focus



Acts as a member of One WWF, placing higher priority on WWF’s goals than own goals and anticipating the effects of own area’s actions on others to ensure holistic WWF outcomes.
Demonstrates WWF behaviours in way of working: Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly, Innovate Fearlessly;
Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging




Closed Date: 30 November 2026