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WASH Intern at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 24 July 2024)
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
InternJob Description:
The purpose of intern is to work closely with Regional Program WASH Director at the Regional Office hosted in Kigali Rwanda supporting the implementation of WASH Program in 9 countries. The Intern shall support the office of the Regional WASH Director in ensuring program quality is in line with the WASH Business plans, support in planning, drafting, and reviewing reports, develop and review BOQs, resource acquisition, and marketing materials, and support in meetings and conferences. The assignments are office/desk and field/site based. The intern should have a strong interest in WASH, global environmental health, behavior change, and communications. This internship provides a unique opportunity for capacity development and practical experience in the WASH sector, contributing to both personal growth and the organization’s mission.
The candidate is expected to exhibit and communicate World Vision’s Values and Christian ethos and demonstrate a spiritual life that stands above any denominational beliefs.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the WASH program in the implementation of the WASH Business plan in 9 countries which are Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda.
- Support the WASH Program in Resource Acquisition and Development through development of marketing materials from different country offices.
- Monitor and support Risk management and mitigation for WASH projects in collaboration with the Regional Risk management officer.
- Provide support in the development, adaptation and scaling up of project models and approaches that contribute to specific child well-being outcomes.
- Participate in the global WASH community of practice and major WASH networks in the region.
- Strengthen the WASH community of practice (CoP) in EAR through the establishment and running of the regional chapter.
- Work with subject matter experts to develop short guides, blogs, or other communication content to highlight case studies and best practices in WASH.
- Carry out additional responsibilities as may be required.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required professional experience
- Have a Bachelor’s degree related to WASH and include civil engineering, construction technology, civil and environmental engineering, water and sanitation and, Developmental Studies/ Public Health/or related fields.
Required training, license, registration, and certification
- Must be registered with a professional practicing body in the field of specialization added advantage.
- Any additional training undertaken in the area of specialization will be an added advantage.
Preferred knowledge and qualifications
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene.
- Designing Computer Aided Programs Such as AutoCAD, GIS, WaterCAD, AutoCAD Cvil 3D, Microsoft Project.
- Knowledge of mWater combined with GIS will be an added advantage.
- Report writing and Negotiation skills.
- Must be proficient in both written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda languages. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
Physical Requirements
The person will be required to work and report at the Rwanda World Vision Country Office
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
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