Action Against Hunger Intern – Technical (WASH) Job Vacancy

Action
Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that
threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security,
water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title:
Intern – Technical (WASH)
Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Duration: 3 months
Start date: ASAP

Job
Description

We
are looking for talented Interns, interested in pursuing a humanitarian
career.
The
Technical (WASH) intern aims to assess the sustainability and good
practices of improvement of access of water of vulnerable populations
through the rehabilitation and construction of water points in Yobe and
Brono State in Nigeria mission.

Key
Activities
The Technical Intern will perform the activities with the existing team in
Nigeria (mainly with the WASH team). The intern will be primariy responsible
for:

Review
of Action Against Hunger-USA water point designs for technical
specifications, safety, access, compliance to national standards.
Responsible
for cleaning all quantitative and qualitative data.
Presenting
findings and recommendations to the Action Against Hunger-USA Nigieria
WASH Team
Responsible
to lead the project under direct supervision from WASH Head of Department,
with field management of enumerators
Identification
of reliable borehole drilling contractors from Action Against Hunger’s
experience as well as other NGOs and stakeholders from Borno and Yobe
State.
Focusing
on review of secondary data and documents, primary data collection in the
communities, and discussion with other NGOs and stakeholders.

Requirements
Do you Meet the Profile Required Criteria?

Ongoing
advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) related to
Water Sanitation & Higiene, Engineering, Public Health work or related
to International Assistance.
Experience
in developing countries highly desirable
Flexibility
and adaptability, commitment to respect security rules and to represent
the best image of the organization while in the field.
Working
proficiency in English compulsory. Knowledge of Hausa a plus.
Good
interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
relationships in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect
for diversity and gender.
Strong
communication skills (written and oral) in English
Flexible
with the ability to cope with stressful situations
Ability
to plan and deliver work to agreed deadlines with minimum supervision
Knowledge
of water supply, operation and maintenance, and community mobilization
Basic
knowledge on usage of ODK/KOBO a plus
Excellent
reporting skills with good oral and written communication skills
Diplomatic
and culturally sensitive
Good
analytical, research and negotiation skills.

Others

Action
Against Hunger will support accommodation and study implementation in
country, but candidates are encouraged to seek their own funding to
facilitate flights, lodging and food.
The
intern will be able to use the regular Action Against Hunger program
transport and movements of cars to do the primary data collection.
Action
Against Hunger will provide enumerators / translator, and support will be
provided by program teams.
Action
Against Hunger will support the visa
The
intern will need to have active health insurance, and cover visa costs and
flight travel.
S/He
will also need to bring his or her own computer. Action Against Hunger
will support visa process.

How
to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Note

This
is an unpaid field-based internship position.
We
provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees &
qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. ACF-USA
complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment.