Intern (SD2-SD2-WUD)

Job Posting Organization:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established in 1966, headquartered in Manila, Philippines. ADB's mission is to promote social and economic development in Asia. It has over 3,000 employees and operates in 49 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. ADB aims to reduce poverty and improve living conditions through sustainable economic growth, infrastructure development, and regional cooperation.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position focuses on analyzing and tackling laundry water pollution in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Philippines. The intern will be responsible for studying wastewater from household and commercial laundry, assessing the impact of various chemicals on water quality and human health. The role involves mapping wastewater pathways, conducting stakeholder interviews, reviewing ADB project documents for potential solutions, drafting a memo summarizing findings, and identifying pilot initiatives for practical implementation. The intern will contribute to the development of actionable recommendations for ADB operations and WASH programs, emphasizing regulatory gaps, infrastructure priorities, and behavioral interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze laundry wastewater to identify chemical constituents and their effects on water quality and health.
• Map the movement of laundry wastewater through drainage systems and identify pollution hotspots.
• Conduct interviews with ADB staff and local water utilities to understand current management practices and challenges.
• Review ADB project documents to identify opportunities for integrating laundry-related solutions.
• Draft a memo summarizing the connection between laundry practices and water systems, outlining challenges and potential solutions.
• Identify and design pilot initiatives in the Philippines, Pakistan, or Bangladesh.
• Prepare a policy brief with recommendations for ADB operations, focusing on regulatory gaps, infrastructure needs, and consumer behavior changes.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a master's degree program or PhD in Environmental Sciences, Water Resources Management, or related fields.
• Specialization in wastewater management, WASH, or circular economy is preferred.
• Familiarity with water systems, wastewater treatment, and pollution control is essential.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize technical and policy information.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and conducting interviews with utilities and regulators.
• Excellent writing skills for technical memos and policy briefs.
• Knowledge of circular economy concepts is an advantage.
• Regional familiarity with South and Southeast Asia urban water challenges is desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a master's degree program or PhD in Environmental Sciences, Water Resources Management, or related fields. A specialization in wastewater management, WASH, or circular economy is preferred, indicating a strong academic foundation relevant to the internship's focus.

Experience:
The position requires preferably 2-3 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should have familiarity with water systems, wastewater treatment, and pollution control, as well as an understanding of WASH principles and SDG 6 targets. Strong analytical and research skills are necessary, along with experience in stakeholder engagement and interviews.

Languages:
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the regions of focus (Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines) would be considered an advantage, enhancing the intern's ability to engage with local stakeholders and conduct interviews effectively.

Additional Notes:
The internship is expected to last for a duration of 11 weeks, starting in June 202

• The position is based at the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. This is a full-time internship opportunity, and candidates should be prepared to contribute to various projects related to water and urban development, particularly in the context of laundry water pollution.