Senior WASH Intern

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and together with our team of over 1,600 people, we strengthen capacities and catalyst partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all. Grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance.

SNV has over 50 years of experience working in Tanzania. We have a proven track record of practical delivery borne from technical expertise and strategic partnerships. Across energy, water and agri-food sectors, we deliver intelligent, practical solutions that support and sustain people and the planet. Gathering the best local, national and international experts, and through intercountry collaboration, SNV is equipped to provide development solutions that work. For more information on SNV's program in Tanzania, visit our website: www.snv.org/Tanzania.

SNV is implementing a four-years WASH Systems for Health Programme (WS4H), funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), which aims to support the Tanzanian governments to strengthen the systems that ensures reliable, resilient and inclusive WASH services with the ambition to contribute to ending preventable deaths of mothers, children and infants.

The senior WASH intern will focus on supporting the WS4H Programme with specific tasks across several key areas of implementation including admin and logistics, technical support and documentation. The WS4H Programme will be implemented at both the national level and in 3 regions / 6 districts (Arusha Regional – Meru and Longido districts; Simiyu Region – Bariadi DC and Itilima districts; Dodoma Region – Bahi and Mpwapwa districts).  The intern will provide both overall admin support to the whole project, and specific technical and coordination support to the Arusha specific interventions.

Key Responsibility:

Administration and Logistics support

• Day-to-day support role for internal project coordination such as travel plans, procurement requests, meeting logistics and mpesa registrations for all WS4H team members
• To successfully support the team through organising workshops including preparation of letters, venue and travel booking, timely delivery of administrative and financial processes (partner DSA) during workshops and meetings and overall interaction with project partners.
• Direct coordination support for all interventions in Arusha region

Technical support

• To successfully support the WS4H team with the project implementation under the supervision of the WASH Advisor including follow ups on planned activities.
• To contribute to WASH technical discussions and support the development of WASH materials
• Support day-to-day field assignments as required

• Support team with documentation of the programme including photo taking, minute writing and record keeping of project files
• Support monitoring and evaluation tasks of the programme, including data collection coordination, analysis and presentation of findings.

• Public health/environmental science/WASH related degree or a related field
• Practical experience of WASH interventions in rural areas and/or in health care facilities is an added advantage
• Good understanding of the WASH sector particularly peri-urban/rural sanitation issues in Tanzania
• Experience of coordinating meetings, handling logistics for participants and preparing letters
• Proficiency in key Microsoft office software package (Excel, MS word, PPT) is mandatory
• Experience of writing reports, developing meeting budgets and following up procurement requests
• 2 years of working experiences in mentioned fields
• Experience working with NGOs is an added advantage
• Innovative, entrepreneurial, business oriented.
• Knowledge on climate resilience/GEDSI issues is an advantage
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Functional Competencies

• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Good planning and organizational skills which will enhance multi-tasking, analytical thinking, and ability to summarise key points.
• Good understanding of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene issues in Tanzania
• Experience of working with data and data management tools
• Experience of working on administrative duties, dealing with payments and meeting logistics
• Adaptability to adjust to changes in workplans by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment

• Culturally sensitive and able to work in diverse environments particularly with senior Government Officials.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attitude 
• Energetic and innovative
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural setting.
• Quick learner in a changing environment
• Excellent team spirit to work cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili, including very strong report writing and presentation skills.

Reporting to: WASH Advisor

Contract Type: Internship Agreement

Contract Duration: 1 year  

Expected Start Date: 1st December 2024

Working at SNV

SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of finance experts.

How to Apply:

The vacancy is for internal and external candidates and it will active up to 23rd October 2024 and all applications should be through Smart Recruiters on the following link https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/SNV.