WASH Intern

Norwegian Church Aid Vacancy

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is an international non-profit organization mandated to work with people around the world to eradicate poverty and injustice. Guided by its vision of ‘Together for a Just World’, NCA provides humanitarian assistance and supports long-term development.

In Ethiopia, NCA has been operating since 1974, marking 50 years of service in the country this year. NCA’s programs are implemented together with local faith-based partners. NCA Ethiopia implements programs focused on Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (CRWASH); Climate and Environment Stewardship/Economic Development and Food Security; Peacebuilding; Gender-Based Violence/Sexual/ Reproductive Health; and Humanitarian Emergency Response.

NCA has an Internship Program, letting on-the-job learning to qualified and young graduates with a particular focus on female candidates. Accordingly, applicants who fulfill the requirements are invited to apply for this opportunity.

Position: WASH Intern

Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Required:

Education: The ideal candidate is a recent graduate (graduated within 2023/2024) in Environmental Health or Public Health with an average CGPA of 3.5 and above. The candidate should successfully pass the exit exam.

Technical skills: A skillset in using Microsoft Office suits. Software knowledge that is relevant to WASH activities and data collection and analysis is a plus.

Languages: Proficiency in Amharic and English is required. Knowledge or proficiency in other local languages is an advantage.

Personal skills and attributes:

• Positive, flexible, and open to learning.
• Strong integrity and competence.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Willing and able to travel to remote areas where NCA operates frequently.

N.B.:

• Registration date will be from 15th to 24th April 2025, CoB.
• Inquiry by phone is not accepted.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted via telephone & email.
• NCA is an equal-opportunity organization.
• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Location: Addis Ababa

Deadline: April 24, 2025

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their updated CV to lidiya.ashenafi@ethiojobs.net with the subject line: “WASH Intern”.

N.B: Please note that stating the subject line correctly is mandatory when applying.