Join Intern Opportunity as WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) at Global Peace Development

Global Peace Development (GPD), is a humanitarian nonprofit organization founded in April 2002 as Global Peace International, focuses on promoting peace for development in Nigeria. It’s vision is to have a country where peace and development is enjoyed by all.

Who is a WASH Intern

WASH Intern will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in the state.

His role provides hands-on experience in community-based WASH programming aimed at improving access to safe water, promoting hygiene practices, and strengthening sanitation outcomes in vulnerable and conflict-affected communities.

He/She will aslo work closely with the WASH Officer and Program Team to support field activities, community mobilization, data collection, monitoring, and documentation.

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Your Functions as a WASH Intern

You Support the implementation of WASH activities in project communities, including water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion interventions.
Assist in community mobilization and engagement for WASH-related activities, trainings, and sensitization sessions.
Participate in field visits to support monitoring of WASH facilities such as boreholes, latrines, and handwashing stations.
Assist in hygiene promotion activities, including community campaigns and school-based sensitization.
Support data collection for baseline, monitoring, and evaluation of WASH interventions.
Assist in documenting field activities, success stories, lessons learned, and challenges.
Support the distribution and tracking of WASH materials and hygiene kits, where applicable

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Your Skills and Experience

Demonstrated interest in WASH, public health, or community development
Basic knowledge of hygiene promotion, sanitation, and water safety concepts is an advantage.
Willingness to participate in field-based activities and community engagement.
Basic skills in data collection, documentation, and report writing.
Ability to communicate effectively in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Educational backgrounds

Minimum of HND, or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Water Resources Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related fields.

How to Apply for this Opportunity

Please follow the instructions to submit your Interest

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter in one document to: procurement@globalpeacedev.org  using the job title and location as subject of the mail. (E.g. Accountant – Damaturu, Yobe State or Ughelli, Delta State.)

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