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

Global Peace Development (GPD) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in April 2002 and focuses on promoting peace for development in Nigeria. The organization envisions a country where peace and development is enjoyed by all. GPD seeks to build peace, gender equality, social justice, and foster democracy and governance at the community, local, state, and national levels.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) - Intern

Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Employment Type: Internship

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.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2026.