Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development to its staff, fostering a culture of belonging and growth. UNICEF is known for its dedication to high-impact child-friendly integrated interventions, particularly in areas such as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
Job Overview:
The WASH Intern position at UNICEF is designed for qualified students and recent graduates to gain practical experience while contributing to significant national and international processes. The intern will work under the guidance of the WASH Officer, supporting the implementation of WASH construction projects. This includes tasks such as construction design, site inspections, on-site construction monitoring, and facilitating handover to local governments. The role is crucial in addressing the challenges faced by rural households in Mongolia regarding access to safe drinking water and sanitation services, particularly in the context of rapid modernization and climate change. The intern will also be involved in data collection, reporting, and ensuring compliance with UNICEF's branding and design requirements, which include considerations for accessibility and sustainability.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:
Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this internship, candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program, preferably in their junior or senior year, in relevant disciplines such as Construction Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, or fields related to WASH designs and constructions. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and demonstrate excellent academic performance through recent university records. While relevant experience is desirable, it is not mandatory. Proficiency in English is required, along with skills in AutoCAD, Geo-referencing, Microsoft Planner, MS Excel, and other relevant technologies. Additionally, candidates must not have immediate relatives working in UNICEF or UN agencies, ensuring impartiality in the internship process.
Educational Background:
Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Construction Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, or a related discipline that focuses on water, sanitation, and hygiene. This educational background is essential to understand the technical aspects of WASH projects and contribute effectively to the implementation of UNICEF's initiatives.
Experience:
While relevant experience is desirable, it is not a strict requirement for this internship position. The focus is on providing practical experience to students and recent graduates, allowing them to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world context. Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to the challenges of working in the field of WASH.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. While not explicitly stated, knowledge of additional languages may be beneficial, particularly in the context of working with local communities and stakeholders in Mongolia.
Additional Notes:
This internship is part of UNICEF's broader commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. The organization offers various benefits, including paid parental leave and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. The internship is designed to provide valuable experience while adhering to UNICEF's core values of care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability, and sustainability. Candidates should be aware that UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy regarding misconduct and is committed to safeguarding the rights of children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks and must meet medical clearance requirements. The internship may also be subject to specific visa and inoculation requirements.
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development to its staff, fostering a culture of belonging and growth. UNICEF is known for its dedication to high-impact child-friendly integrated interventions, particularly in areas such as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
Job Overview:
The WASH Intern position at UNICEF is designed for qualified students and recent graduates to gain practical experience while contributing to significant national and international processes. The intern will work under the guidance of the WASH Officer, supporting the implementation of WASH construction projects. This includes tasks such as construction design, site inspections, on-site construction monitoring, and facilitating handover to local governments. The role is crucial in addressing the challenges faced by rural households in Mongolia regarding access to safe drinking water and sanitation services, particularly in the context of rapid modernization and climate change. The intern will also be involved in data collection, reporting, and ensuring compliance with UNICEF's branding and design requirements, which include considerations for accessibility and sustainability.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:
- Supporting the implementation of WASH facilities and services.
- Updating progress reports on water and sanitation facilities and analyzing factors such as innovation, cost-effectiveness, and climate resilience.
- Collecting data and narrative reports from districts, as well as designing templates for compliance.
- Visiting WASH construction sites in collaboration with local governments and following up on project implementation.
- Ensuring that designs meet UNICEF's branding and requirements, including accessibility for people with disabilities.
- Monitoring construction sites with local governments to estimate the population using the facilities according to specifications.
- Performing other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this internship, candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program, preferably in their junior or senior year, in relevant disciplines such as Construction Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, or fields related to WASH designs and constructions. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and demonstrate excellent academic performance through recent university records. While relevant experience is desirable, it is not mandatory. Proficiency in English is required, along with skills in AutoCAD, Geo-referencing, Microsoft Planner, MS Excel, and other relevant technologies. Additionally, candidates must not have immediate relatives working in UNICEF or UN agencies, ensuring impartiality in the internship process.
Educational Background:
Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Construction Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, or a related discipline that focuses on water, sanitation, and hygiene. This educational background is essential to understand the technical aspects of WASH projects and contribute effectively to the implementation of UNICEF's initiatives.
Experience:
While relevant experience is desirable, it is not a strict requirement for this internship position. The focus is on providing practical experience to students and recent graduates, allowing them to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world context. Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to the challenges of working in the field of WASH.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. While not explicitly stated, knowledge of additional languages may be beneficial, particularly in the context of working with local communities and stakeholders in Mongolia.
Additional Notes:
This internship is part of UNICEF's broader commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. The organization offers various benefits, including paid parental leave and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. The internship is designed to provide valuable experience while adhering to UNICEF's core values of care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability, and sustainability. Candidates should be aware that UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy regarding misconduct and is committed to safeguarding the rights of children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks and must meet medical clearance requirements. The internship may also be subject to specific visa and inoculation requirements.
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