WASH (Biophysical) Intern

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Kathmandu, Nepal

During this internship, the intern will assist in the following areas:

  • Develop skills and knowledge about researching links between climate change and water resources in Nepal.
  • Support the conducting of literature reviews on climate change vulnerability and risk assessment, WASH-related policy and programs, vulnerability, and risk assessment frameworks.
  • Learn to maintain a comprehensive database of disasters/hazards and indicators of exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity (lack of coping capacity) components for WASH-related risk assessments.
  • Participate in workshops, training, seminars and field visits, and provide support to the preparation of event reports and meeting notes.
  • A comprehensive database of disasters/hazards and indicators of exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity (lack of coping capacity) components for WASH-related risk assessments.
  • Be co-author in the Vulnerability and Risk assessment report.

 

Qualifications, knowledge and experience:

  • Master’s degree in water resources engineering, water supply and sanitation, water resources management, climate change and disaster risk management.
  • Willingness to participate in and learn from research on climate change and WASH taking into consideration disability, equity, gender and inclusion.
  • Good written and oral communication skills in English and Nepali.

 

The duration of the initial internship contract will be for 3 months with the possibility of extension based on performance, requirements of IWMI, and availability of funds. This is a nationally recruited internship and only citizens of Nepal are eligible to apply. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from Madhesh and Karnali provinces.

IWMI will provide a monthly stipend to the selected candidate during the internship period.


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  • Job Type :

    Full Time

  • Salary :

    Not Disclosed

  • Experience :

    0 - 1 (Years)

  • No. of Vacancy :

  • Min. Education :

    Master Degree

  • Last Date to Apply :

    January 27, 2023


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