WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) - Intern at Global Peace Development - NAIJA STICK

WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) - Intern at Global Peace Development

Global Peace Development (GPD), an NGO founded in April 2002 as Global Peace International, focuses on promoting peace for development in Nigeria. 

• Our vision is to have a country where peace and development is enjoyed by all.

Job Summary

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

• The 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.

The Intern will work closely with the WASH Officer and Program Team to support field activities, community mobilization, data collection, monitoring, and documentation, while gaining practical exposure to development standards, including community-led WASH approaches and public health promotion.

Responsibilities

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.
• Maintain accurate records of WASH activities and beneficiary information.
• Support coordination with community leaders, local authorities, and relevant stakeholders.

Qualification and Experience

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

• 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.

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Experience: 

Location: Yobe

Job Field: Internships / Volunteering  , NGO/Non-Profit 

Deadline: Not Specified 

How to Apply 

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.)