WaSH & Shelter Intern

INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected.

INTERSOS identifies with the core values of CONCORD, the European Confederation of NGOs; it adheres to international codes of conduct for humanitarian organizations and the values and principles expressed within those codes. INTERSOS is recognized by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralized offices.

Job Title : WaSH & Shelter Intern
Reports to : WaSH and Shelter Manager
Duty Station : Beirut & Mount Lebanon
Position Type : Internship

Job Purpose:

The WaSH (Water/Sanitation/Hygiene) & Shelter Intern will be part of the emergency response team in Beirut to deliver emergency shelter kits to the families affected by the Beirut Port Explosion. The WaSH & Shelter Intern is also part of INTERSOS WaSH-Shelter Team, working on Shelter and WaSH activities, including but not limited to assessment, data collection, NFI distributions, support to shelter and WaSH activities in the framework of INTERSOS Program in Beirut Mount Lebanon funded by UNHCR. The WaSH & Shelter Intern works in close collaboration with team members of the WaSH & Shelter and other departments, under the supervision of the WASH and Shelter Manager and Officers. The WaSH & Shelter Intern spends most of his/her time in the field and is in regular and direct contact with beneficiaries.

Generic Duties:

1. Carry out data collection as required for the Shelter-WaSH programme.
2. Assist in all field assessments.
3. Conduct items/Kits distributions as needed.

Specific Duties:

1. Collect required data to identify target beneficiaries.
2. Carry out technical assessments of houses and utilities including Shelter and WASH, in line with INTERSOS/UNHCR project criteria, in order to aid the assessment of the need (from the technical aspect) for a shelter/wash upgrading intervention such as rehabilitation works, construction works and/or any other future shelter/wash intervention.
3. Supervise the upgrading work in the assigned areas
4. Data entry on specific applications (Survey123 and Collector)
5. Share ideas with the WASH and Shelter Team to fulfill the beneficiaries' needs
6. Report daily to the Wash and Shelter department
7. Perform other related duties as identified by the supervisor when requested
8. Attend emergency cases and be able to work on any day including weekends if needed

Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Professional Competencies:

- 0-1 year of relevant work experience in related field
- Experience in community-based approaches to construction
- Proven technical knowledge and field experience in construction
- Experience in WASH, public awareness and hygiene promotion is a plus
- Previous work experience in humanitarian NGOs is a plus
- A previous experience with INTERSOS is a plus

Generic professional competencies:

- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Experience in conducting surveys
- Teamwork
- High degree of flexibility and adaptability
- Initiative
- Humanitarian motivation and commitment to INTERSOS values
- Respect of INTERSOS policies and procedures