The Forest Program in DRC and Cameroon is seeking two academic or professional interns to support its work on community-managed forests in the Congo Basin. Their primary role will be to assist with socio-economic research and analysis, while also contributing to broader programmatic initiatives such as "Foundations for a New Generation of Community Forestry in the Congo Basin" and "Community-Driven Forest Economies."

Must Have

• Support documentary research, data collection, and socio-economic analysis on community-managed forests in Cameroon and DRC.
• Support the development of a lexicon of community-driven forest economy types in the Congo Basin, particularly in Cameroon, DRC, Republic of Congo, and Gabon.
• Help compile illustrative case studies of good practices and innovations in community forest management in the Congo Basin.
• Help review challenges and success factors related to the establishment and implementation of community-led forest management.
• Support the organization of activities during the internship period.
• Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, anthropology, or related fields.
• One or two experiences in collecting, analyzing, and reporting socio-economic data in the forestry or sustainable development field.
• Good knowledge of the forestry sector in the Congo Basin.

Good to Have

• Good knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Perks & Benefits

• Full-time internship for three months
• Flexible start and end dates
• Monthly remuneration of $200

Intern, Socio-economics

Kinshasa, DRC

WRI - Kinshasa, DRC & Yaoundé, Cameroon

Internships – Forest Program

About the Internship

The Forest Program in DRC and Cameroon is looking for two (02) academic or professional interns to support its work on community-managed forests in the Congo Basin. While their main mission will be to support socio-economic research and analysis, the interns will also contribute to broader programmatic work. This will include supporting the ongoing initiatives: "Foundations for a New Generation of Community Forestry in the Congo Basin" and "Community-Driven Forest Economies."

About WRI AFRICA

WRI AFRICA's vision is one of inclusive transformation enabling African people and landscapes to thrive. WRI has been working in Africa for over 30 years for a more sustainable society, capable of meeting people's essential needs, protecting and restoring nature, and stabilizing the climate.

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire human society to adopt lifestyles that protect the Earth's environment and its capacity to meet the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our Values

Our values are common ideals that unite us: Independence, Integrity, Care, Partnership, and Impact.

Key Responsibilities of Interns

• Support documentary research, data collection, and socio-economic analysis on community-managed forests in Cameroon and DRC.
• Support the development of a lexicon of community-driven forest economy types in the Congo Basin, particularly in Cameroon, DRC, Republic of Congo, and Gabon.
• Help compile illustrative case studies of good practices and innovations in community forest management in the Congo Basin.
• Help review challenges and success factors related to the establishment and implementation of community-led forest management.
• Support the organization of activities during the internship period.

Main Expected Deliverable

• One (01) report including lessons learned and innovation proposals in the activities where the intern contributed to the implementation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, anthropology, or related fields.
• One or two experiences in collecting, analyzing, and reporting socio-economic data in the forestry or sustainable development field.
• Good knowledge of the forestry sector in the Congo Basin.
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Additional Qualifications

Good knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, three-month internship with flexible start and end dates. The compensation for this internship is $200 per month.

Number of Positions:

2 positions. 01 intern for Cameroon and 01 intern for DRC, local offer.

Duration and Internship Locations:

3 months from December 1, 2025, to February 27, 2026, at WRI offices in Kinshasa and Yaoundé.

How to Apply

Apply here by attaching your CV, a brief cover letter (maximum 300 words) specifying the country you are applying for, and a relevant text sample (e.g., a research article, blog, or policy brief).

Application Deadline:

November 10, 2025.