Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Intern

The position is a paid intern (salary TBC), full time for a minimum of 6 months. The Intern will provide support to Global WASH Advisor.

Essential responsibilities and duties will be to: • Undertake research and produce briefing papers as directed by the Global WASH Advisor • Support WASH country teams in the drafting of website articles • Assist in the development of WASH guidelines and tools for assessment, monitoring and evaluation • Draft training tools on relevant WASH topics for various internal audiences • Assist in the establishment of GIS-supported activity mapping in selected countries • Develop and maintain project list including WASH components, and WASH program staff contact list • Organize & maintain WASH resources library and ensure the dissemination of updates to field staff • Establish and maintain WASH equipment inventory • Ensure accurate filing of project documents •Maintain positive working relationships with members of technical units, as well as other departments

Person Specification Only candidates who fully meet the essential requirements should apply

Essential requirements • Relevant degree/ professional qualification or experience in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) • Good understanding of the linkages between WASH, public health, and development • Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment • Ability and willingness to handle administrative support • Interest in humanitarian response and development • Knowledge of international/intergovernmental institutions • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently, as well as part of a team • Professional demeanour • Good written and oral communication skills • Good computer skills including the ability to use MS Office

Desirable requirements • Solid French language skills • Ability to use GIS software • Excellent research skills

Right to work in the UK: If selected, candidate will need to show proof that they have the right to work in the UK.

How to apply:

Candidate who fully meets the essential requirements should send their C.V and covering letter to: recruitment@internationalmedicalcorps.org.uk or by post to: International Medical Corps UK, 1st Floor 254-258 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EB.

For further inquiries ask to speak to Martin Mongalla on +44 (0) 20 7017 3163.