GUIDELINESNumber 6

WWF- PakistanHead Office, Ferozepur RoadP.O Box 5180, Lahore 54600UAN 111 WWFPAK (993 725)Tel ++ 92 42 35862360, Fax ++ 92 42 35862358

INTERNSHIP Approved by MANAGEMENT HR COMMITTEE

Focal Person……... Sr. Manager Human ResourcesVersion....................…………………..2

Effective Date.....1st July, 2012Review Cycle…...............………..2 years

Pages…..........……………… 3

1. OBJECTIVES

1.1 Offer students and young professionals the experience of working in an International Nature Conservation Organisation.

1.2 Offer a standardized process whereby both the interns and WWF - Pakistan benefit from the experience;

1.3 Recognize internships as an effective mechanism for increasing environmental awareness and a platform for call to action on critical environmental issues.

2. APPLICATION FOR INTERNSHIP

2.1. Applications for Internships are received throughout the year.

2.2. Applicants are required to fill the Statement of Interest Form.2.3. Students must submit a reference letter from their respective schools / institutions.

3. SELECTION PROCESS OF INTERNS

3.1. Human Resource Department shall receive applications and coordinate the selection process.

3.2. Specific requirements listed in the Intern Requisition Form are matched with the skills and qualifications mentioned in the Statement of Interest forms available with the Human Resource Department.

3.3. Short listed applicant(s) are invited for an interview to finalize the selection. A Human Resource representative and / or the Employee who has requisitioned for the intern shall interview the applicants.

4. ORIENTATION OF INTERNS

4.1 Human Resource Department shall conduct / coordinate the orientation session for interns within a week of joining WWF-Pakistan.

4.2 All Intern/s are required to attend the orientation session which should cover WWF - Pakistan’s history, mission, vision for the future, standards of conduct and ongoing initiatives.

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5. ATTENDANCE / OFFICE TIMINGS

9.1 The office timings for interns may be flexible and must be agreed in advance and mentioned in the contract issued. In such cases any stipend payable shall be adjusted accordingly.

9.2 Interns will be required to sign in the attendance register to be maintained by the Administration Department.

9.3 Interns may be given an Identity Badge.

6. TERMINATION / EXPIRY OF INTERNSHIP CONTRACT

11.1 The internship contract may be terminated by either party with 2 days notice.

11.2 Upon prior termination or on the expiry of contract the intern will deliver to WWF-Pakistan the Identity Badge, all documents, data, reports, correspondence and any other material relating to the contract in good order or in such format as WWF-Pakistan may reasonably require; Human Resource Department will ensure that the intern no longer attends office and that his /her name is taken off the attendance register.

7. INTERSHIP CERTIFICATE

7.1 An Internship certificate will be given to interns that complete the internship as per contract and guidelines and to the satisfaction of the supervisor.

7.2 The Human Resource Department will issue the certificate.

8. DISCLAIMER FORMS

8.1 WWF-Pakistan does not accept any liability for acts of third parties, accident, sickness or losses of any kind, however caused, arising from activities done as part of the Internship Contract. Interns are advised to arrange for appropriate insurance to cover such risks and contingencies.

8.2 Interns are required to sign a Disclaimer Form prior to the commencement of the internship. Minors (below 18 years) shall be required to get a slightly different form signed by their parents & guardian.

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