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 mission will be to support legal research and analysis, but they will also contribute to broader programmatic work, including initiatives like 'Foundations of a New Generation Community Forestry in the Congo Basin' and 'Community-Driven Forest Economies'.

Must Have

• Support documentary research and legal analysis on community-managed forests in Cameroon and DRC.
• Support the development of an inventory and lexicon of types (legal mechanisms and governance models), status, and extent of community-led forest management, including a digital map of their distribution by type for each country (especially Cameroon and DRC).
• Support the development of a lexicon of community-driven forest economy types in the Congo Basin, particularly Cameroon, DRC, Republic of Congo, and Gabon.
• Help review challenges and success factors related to establishing and implementing community-led forest management.
• Help examine reports, regulatory decisions, and policies supporting the development of community economies in the forest sector.
• Support the organization of activities during the internship period.
• Master's degree or equivalent in public policy or related fields.
• One or two experiences in legal and political analysis 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.

Good to Have

• Good knowledge of English and French languages.

Legal Intern

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 legal research and analysis, the interns will also contribute to broader programmatic work. This will include supporting the ongoing initiatives: "Foundations of a New Generation 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 for over 30 years in Africa 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.

Main Responsibilities of Interns

• Support documentary research and legal analysis on community-managed forests in Cameroon and DRC.
• Support the development of an inventory and lexicon of types (legal mechanisms and governance models), status, and extent of community-led forest management, including a digital map of their distribution by type for each country (especially Cameroon and DRC).
• Support the development of a lexicon of community-driven forest economy types in the Congo Basin, particularly Cameroon, DRC, Republic of Congo, and Gabon.
• Help review challenges and success factors related to establishing and implementing community-led forest management.
• Help examine reports, regulatory decisions, and policies supporting the development of community economies in the forest sector.
• Support the organization of activities during the internship period.

Main Expected Deliverable

• One (01) report including lessons learned and innovation proposals in the activities to which they contributed.

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent in public policy or related fields.

One or two experiences in legal and political analysis 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 English and French languages.

Number of Positions: 2 positions. 01 intern for Cameroon and 01 intern for DRC, local offer.

Duration and Location of Internship: 3 months from December 1, 2025 to February 27, 2026 in 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 note).

Application Deadline: November 10, 2025.