WASH Intern

With 75 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 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

The purpose of intern is to work closely with Regional Program WASH Director and the Regional WASH Infrastructure Specialist for East Africa supporting in the implementation of WASH Program in 9 countries. The Intern shall support the office of the Regional WASH Director in ensuring program quality in line with the WASH Business Plans, support in planning, drafting and reviewing of reports, develop and review BOQs, resource acquisition and marketing materials, supporting in meetings and conferences. The assignments are office/desk and field/site based.

The candidate is expected to exhibit and communicate World Vision's Values and Christian ethos and demonstrate spiritual life that stands above any denominational beliefs.

This internship is a 12 months’ talent incubation programme aiming to give young Christian graduates real work experience, personal, spiritual and professional development through on- job mentorship and coaching.

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
• Support in the development of communication and social media documentation materials for WASH and WASH conferences
• 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
• Support field offices in Water Tracking, data validation especially on the culture of quality
• Strengthen the WASH community of practice (CoP) in EAR through the establishment and running of the regional chapter

Other responsibilities:

• Carry out additional responsibilities as may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction technology, civil and environmental engineering, water and sanitation and/or related fields.
• Must be registered with a professional practicing body in the field of specialisation. Any additional training undertaken in the area of specialisation will be an added advantage.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge in Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, powerpoint,
• Knowledge on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
• Designing Computer Aided Programs Such as AutoCAD, GIS, WaterCAD, AutoCAD Cvil 3D, Microsoft Project 
• Knowledge in mWater combined with GIS will be an added advantage
• Report writing and Negotiation skills;

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments.