Global Forest & Trade Network: Research Internship
Terms of Reference
The Global Forest & Trade Network
The Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) is WWF's imitative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of 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 that depend on them. GFTN is currently working with over 360 companies in over 34 countries world wide. More information on GFTN is available at http://gftn.panda.org
Internship Objectives
To engage with the WWF’s GFTN in a mutually meaningful way that is in accordance with the educational interests and professional aspirations of the student. This collaboration should provide not only usable collateral and materials for the GFTN, but also valuable work experience toward the student’s professional development in research skills and knowledge around responsible forest management and trade in.
Intern Qualifications
The idea GFTN candidate is 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 candidate 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.
Work Expectations
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.
Work Hours
The internship will begin
GFTN Contact
Hisayo Fujikawa, Operations Manager, Global Forest & Trade Network
202-861-8340
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