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Equity and Inclusion Program Intern

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Equity and Inclusion Program Intern (1 Position)

Announcement Description

WaterAid Cambodia was established in 2014 and has ambitious plan to work with a range of stakeholders to support the sector aim of reaching universal access to sanitation and water in Cambodia by 2025. WaterAid Cambodia’s program is based on influencing and make change happen by supporting the government to strengthen system that lead to sustainable service, inspiring the next generation of WASH leaders by building human resources, especially women and promote collective action and building bridges between sectors by using innovation and adaptive approach.

Our Vision

WaterAid’s vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.

Our Mission

WaterAid’s mission is to transform the lives of the poorest and most marginalised people by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation.

Our Values

Everything we do is shaped by our six values:

  • Respect
  • Accountability
  • Courage
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Integrity

Announcement Positions

Equity and Inclusion Program Intern (1 Position)

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  • Career Category: Communications, Internship, Social Work
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Phnom Penh
  • Schedule:Full-time, Part-time
  • Salary: N/A
Position Summary

BENEFIT : Allowance ($US150.00 and plus health and personal accident insurance cover)

INTERNSHIP DURATION : Six months – with possible extension to one year

REPORT TO : Program Manager

EXPECTED START DATE : The first week of May 2021

Expectations

One of the WaterAid strategic approaches to support Cambodia reaching universal access to sanitation and water by 2025 is equity and inclusion. This approach aims to inspire the WASH and health sector to practice the inclusive and equitable WASH.

The Equity and Inclusion Program Intern will work closely with Equity and Inclusion team to support the gender transformative project of WaterAid including but not limited to assist in organizing either meeting or event, media support of gender campaign as well as learning and documentation of Equity and Inclusion Program.

This internship will provide learning opportunities for the successful candidate to develop skills and knowledge in equity and inclusion, especially gender perspective in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Cambodia. The intern will also have opportunity to make connections with wide range of stakeholders in WASH sector.

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Support Equity and Inclusion team to implement the gender transformative project
  • Support the coordination of gender campaign including:
  • Support the outreach of campaign and learning materials
  • Develop content, manage and monitor the campaign Facebook page
  • Coordinate communications and information sharing with relevant stakeholders
  • Organize training, learning, and reflection sessions with team and relevant stakeholders
  • Support learning and documentation of Equity and Inclusion Program
  • Complete a short summary of his/her personal development during the internship
  • Travel to field if required
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Qualifications
  • Essential
  • Current student or recently graduated majoring in relevant discipline/field.
  • Experience
  • Essential
  • Team work
  • Timely communication
  • Desirable
  • Volunteering experiences
  • Experience working in gender work-related area is preferred
  • Knowledge and skills
  • Essential
  • Interest in gender work in water, sanitation and hygiene sector,
  • Good command of Khmer Language (verbal and written)
  • Computer literacy (word, excel, PowerPoint and social media, google product…)
  • Communication skills including team work, group discussion and conflict management
  • Desirable
  • Written and spoken English
  • Knowledge in gender and inclusion is a plus
  • Knowledge in digital media, and content management
  • Personal qualities
  • Essential
  • Willingness to learn and ability to think creatively
  • Well organized and delivers products on time.
  • Able to work independently
  • Attention to detail
  • Willingness to travel to remote and rural communities
  • Commitment to Child Safeguarding and to WaterAid’s values
  • Willingness to work within an organisational framework in the spirit of mutual trust and respect
  • A strong commitment to gender sensitive, inclusive and pro-poor development work
 

How to Apply

Recruitment process

This position is open to Cambodian national candidates:

  • Interview date The fouth week of April 2021
  • Start working date The first week of May 2021

Applications for this role must comprise of:

  • An application letter addressing the essential person specification criteria outlined above (Not more than 1 page)
  • A curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages). The CV must include two academic/professional referees (referees will not be contacted until after interviews, with permission from the candidate).

WaterAid is committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, culture and experience. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will make any practical adjustments to enable people with a disability to participate fully in an inclusive working environment. Please let us know if require any special assistance in making your application or attending an interview. Email applications to email address provided in the contact details.

Note: WaterAid is a child safe organization. The successful applicant will be required to comply with our child protection policy.

 
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Contact Details

Office Address
  • SINET Building, Sihanouk Blvd, Sangkat Chakto Mukh, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • WaterAid Cambodia
 
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