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 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Intern

Job Description:

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 outcomesParticipate 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 chapterWork with subject matter experts to develop short guides, blogs, or other communication content to highlight case studies and best practices in WASH

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 Education, training, license, registration, and certification

Must be registered with a professional practicing body in the field of specialisation added advantage.Any additional training undertaken in the area of specialisation will be an added advantage.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Knowledge in Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, powerpoint,Knowledge on Water, Sanitation and HygieneDesigning Computer Aided Programs Such as AutoCAD, GIS, WaterCAD, AutoCAD Cvil 3D, Microsoft Project Knowledge in mWater combined with GIS will be an added advantageReport writing and Negotiation skills;Excellent written and oral communication skills

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only