WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) - Intern

Position Overview

Global Peace Development seeks a dedicated WASH Intern to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in Lagos, Nigeria.

This 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.

Working closely with the WASH Officer and Program Team, you will 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.

Key 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

Required Qualifications 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