Environmental Health (EH) Intern
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At-work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC leads the way from harm to home. Began work in Ethiopia, 1999 in response to severe drought that happened in Ethiopia’s Somali region. Currently, providing assistance in ten different regions implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.
The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as an equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.
Job Overview/Summary:
Duration: 6 Month
Eligible: Female Applicants
We are seeking a motivated Environmental Health Intern to support the EH (WASH) team in the design and implementation of water supply and sanitation projects. The intern will assist with technical designs, construction monitoring, site visits, and tender processes while gaining practical experience in engineering project delivery. This six-month internship provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical and professional skills within a humanitarian and development setting.
Major responsibilities include:
· Design water supply and sanitation structures.
· Prepare BoQs and construction specifications.
· Participate in tender document preparation and evaluation.
· Construction materials and equipment inspection.
· Site level visit and provide technical support as needs to EH team.
· Support and attend meetings and workshops when needed.
Safeguarding Responsibilities: -
· Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
· Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies
Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
· 2025/26 First Degree Graduate in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic/Water Resource Engineering and other related fields
Preferred Experience and Skills:
· Zero years of experience
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
· Commitment to learning and applying humanitarian principles and inclusion.
· Willingness and commitment to learn Microsoft Office applications with minimal support
· Excellent written and verbal communication in English, Amharic, and ability to speak local language is advantageous.
This internship is a six-month program and includes a monthly stipend
· Interested applicants should apply through the organization career site using the link above.
· Please attach a recommendation letter from your respective university/College.
· Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.
Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.
· Name of the position you have applied for
· Date of application
· Summary of your qualifications
· Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
· Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address
· Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.
Selection Process
· Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.
· The minimum qualification includes the right educational background as per the Educational Requirement, proof of recent graduate, letter of recommendation from your respective university.
· Shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for a written exam to evaluate their basic skills.
· As per the exam result a panel interview will be scheduled
· The final result will incorporate both the written and interview grades
· The finalist will be contacted and all other candidates who are interviewed but not selected will receive official email regarding the recruitment status.
Disclaimer: - Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process. v
Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.