Cooperazione Internazionale Job Vacancy

Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an international Italian NGO established in 1965. Since its establishment, COOPI has been undertaking activities to help and empower the poor and needy in different countries. COOPI Ethiopia started its operation in 1995 and has been primarily implementing emergency, relief and early recovery programs in water hygiene and sanitation, food security and livelihood, nutrition and protection sectors. 

COOPI is currently implementing 8 projects in Ethiopia focusing on WASH, ESNFI, CCCM, Energy, Food security and Livelihood managing 7 field bases and a staff of over 100 employees.

COOPI is looking for qualified, skilled and motivated staff to carry out an internship in the Program sector based in Addis Ababa in the MEAL and Program support office. This position will be important to support the program department of COOPI and will promote growth for young professional in the humanitarian field.

Position: Internship in the Energy sector as WASH Technical Officer

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering and Hydraulic Engineering;
• Fluency in English;
• Computer literacy, with excellent knowledge of the Office package and the candidate should have enough knowledge in the use of a software programs such as GIS, Kobo tool data collection, Carbon finance calculations.
• Proven capacity to work in a team is essential.

Preferred

• Strong understanding of constructing WASH facilities and drafting related Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Familiarity with WASH activities.
• Knowledgeable about SPHERE Standards.
• Experience in data management related to carbon credit certification.
• Proficient in hygiene and sanitation promotion.
• Expertise in the correct installation of fittings and pipes.
• Proven ability to work effectively in high-pressure and stressful environments. 

Duration of the internship: Six months.

Benefit: Reimbursement  6,000 ETB

Duty starting date: As soon as possible

Coordination Office: Addis Ababa.

Application Deadline: June 20, 2025           

How To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit the following non-returnable documents:

• Cover Letter 
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (with credential documents), via email address recruitment.ethiopia@coopi.org to send CV and documents.
• Please submit a copy of your document and COOPI will not take any responsibility for the loss of any original document. 
• Please write position name that you apply for in the subject of email. 
• Please do not forget to specify the position of interest on the cover letter.

Only short-listed candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted. 

COOPI is committed to promoting diversity and gender equality within the Organization. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.