Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is an international non-profit organization mandated to work with people around the world to eradicate poverty and injustice. Guided by its vision of ‘Together for a Just World’, NCA provides humanitarian assistance and supports long-term development.
In Ethiopia, NCA has been operating since 1974, marking 50 years of service in the country this year. NCA’s programs are implemented together with local faith-based partners. NCA Ethiopia implements programs focused on Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (CRWASH); Climate and Environment Stewardship/Economic Development and Food Security; Peacebuilding; Gender-Based Violence/Sexual/ Reproductive Health; and Humanitarian Emergency Response.
Position: WASH Intern
Minimum Qualifications Required:
• Education: The ideal internship candidate is a recent graduate (graduated within 2025/2026) in Hydraulic Engineering or Water Resource Engineering, or Hydrology with an average CGPA of 3.5 and above. The candidate should successfully pass the exit exam.
• Technical skills: A skillset in using Microsoft Office suites. Software knowledge that is relevant to WASH activities, data collection, and analysis is a plus.
• Languages: Proficiency in Amharic and English is required. Knowledge or proficiency in other local languages is an advantage.
Personal skills and attributes:
• Positive, flexible, and open to learning.
• Strong integrity and competence.
• Ability to be trained under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage in a multicultural environment.
• Willing and able to travel to remote areas where NCA operates frequently.
WASH Intern 1 (one) CRWASH Program Manager Addis Ababa, with frequent travel to project sites Three months with a possibility of three more months extension based on funding availability. As per the NCA’s scheme The WASH Intern joins the CRWASH team, learns and gains experience about the proper implementation of projects, prepares reports, supports partners, and contributes to the improvement of the program.
Length of Internship: Three months with a possibility of three more months extension based on funding availability.
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, with frequent travel to project sites
Deadline: 20th May 2026
How To Apply
interested and qualified applicants should submit their updated CV here on the website or through email to “ruth.teka@ethiojobs.net” using the subject line “WASH Intern”
N.B: Please note that stating the subject line correctly is mandatory when applying.