Samburu Research Centre Internship Requirements

Internship period:

March, June and September 2025 – Applicants must specify which track they are applying for.

Application window:

November 1 – December 31, 2024.

Eligibility:

This opportunity is open to Kenyan students with a BSc in Zoology, Botany, Environmental Sciences, GIS, or a Diploma in Wildlife Management/Conservation from WRTI (or equivalent). Applicants must have at least one previous experience in fieldwork, including as part of their academic training. Previous attachment and/or internship with another conservation organization is a bonus.

How to apply:

Submit your application as a single PDF with your name as the file name, and email it to [email protected]

Skills

  • English proficiency.
  • Experience with scientific writing in English (e.g. BSc project). 
  • Good knowledge of Excel and of the Microsoft Office package.
  • Ability to conduct basic statistics and produce graphs in Excel. 
  • Preferable: basic knowledge of GIS environments. 
  • Preferable: basic knowledge of softwares for statistical analysis. 

References

  • At least one academic supervisor listed as a reference, with contact details.