Biodiversity Preservation Center (BPC) Graduate Trainee Programme - BONN Volunteers

Biodiversity Preservation Center (BPC), a Non- Governmental Organization (NGO), was established in 1996 and incorporated under the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (CAC) since 2003, has been collaborating with identified communities and programs to stem the ugly trend of forest loss and encourage restoration.

Selected communities that still have undestroyed natural forests have been identified and a number of targeted programs put in place with the aim of creating opportunities for the people to fully understand and appreciate the problems resulting from the habitat destruction. On the other hand, the people are empowered to participate in biodiversity preservation and at the same time given the right orientation on how to sustainably utilize NTFPs for their livelihood and economic needs.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Beauty of Nature in Nigeria (BONN) Volunteer

Location: Akwa Ibom

Job Description

• Beauty of Nature in Nigeria (BONN) is a long term initiative of BPC Nigeria aimed at celebrating the Beauty of Nature across Nigeria through a ‘Nature Fair’. BONN intends to showcase the unique natural endowments of each state of the federation starting from 2017.
• This 37 years vision with focus on the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), is expected to run yearly in no preferential sequence with a view to drawing Local, National and Global attention to the rich endowments of nature, cultures and people of Nigeria thereby diversifying the Nigerian economy through environmental management, biodiversity conservation, Eco-tourism, employment creation, awareness of opportunities for sustainable development. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, BPC, Nigeria and its partners worldwide cordially invites all nature lovers to join hands with us as we celebrate the Beauty of Nature across Nigeria beginning with Akwa Ibom State.
• In line with the above, BPC Nigeria therefore invites volunteers to serve in the Nature Fairs and other initiatives.

The Programme

• The BPC Graduate Trainee Program is a great way for graduates to explore the various career opportunities offered by the diversity of Nature.
• It is an intensive 11-month program designed to groom young global talents locally and raise a new generation for nature conservation and thereby diversifying the Nigerian Economy. It is a combination of field and theoretical insights and a hands-on practical approach.
• Participants are bestowed with an extraordinary opportunity to learn all aspects of wildlife and natural environmental management and also firmly position them on the right path to career success.

Expected Services and Activities

• Volunteers at our community initiatives towards nature conservation and environmental management.
• Willing and readiness to be mobilized at short notices to render free voluntary services in line with BPC in implementing the BONN project.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover letter to: [email protected]

Note: Kindly remember to write a brief introduction of yourself in the body of the email.