GUIDELINES
Number 6
WWF- Pakistan
Head Office, Ferozepur Road
P.O Box 5180, Lahore 54600
UAN 111 WWFPAK (993 725)
Tel ++ 92 42 35862360,
Fax ++ 92 42 35862358
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Approved by MANAGEMENT HR COMMITTEE
Focal Person……... Sr. Manager Human Resources
Version....................…………………..2
Effective Date.....1st July, 2012
Review Cycle…...............………..2 years
Pages…..........……………… 3
OBJECTIVES
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INTERNSHIP
Offer students and young professionals the experience of working in an International
Nature Conservation Organisation.
Offer a standardized process whereby both the interns and WWF - Pakistan benefit from
the experience;
Recognize internships as an effective mechanism for increasing environmental
awareness and a platform for call to action on critical environmental issues.
APPLICATION FOR INTERNSHIP
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Applications for Internships are received throughout the year.
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Applicants are required to fill the Statement of Interest Form.
Students must submit a reference letter from their respective schools / institutions.
SELECTION PROCESS OF INTERNS
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Human Resource Department shall receive applications and coordinate the selection
process.
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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.
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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.
ORIENTATION OF INTERNS
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Human Resource Department shall conduct / coordinate the orientation session for
interns within a week of joining WWF-Pakistan.
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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ATTENDANCE / OFFICE TIMINGS
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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.
Interns will be required to sign in the attendance register to be maintained by the
Administration Department.
Interns may be given an Identity Badge.
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
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An Internship certificate will be given to interns that complete the internship as per
contract and guidelines and to the satisfaction of the supervisor.
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The Human Resource Department will issue the certificate.
DISCLAIMER FORMS
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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.
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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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