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 10 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 WASH sector, in projects implementation sites. This position will be important to support the WASH department of COOPI.

Position 1: Internship in the WASH sector as field WASH supervisor

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Geology and Geotechnics.
• Fluence 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, Copernicus Sentinel, AutoCAD, SketchUp (or any design software) …
• Proven capacity to work in a team is essential.Preferred:
• Good knowledge in construction of WASH works (towers, tanks, control boxes, water points, latrines) and draft of BoQs;
• Knowledge of SPHERE Standards;
• Good knowledge of geology and soil properties;
• Good knowledge of fittings and pipes and how to install them correctly;
• Demonstrated ability to work in stressful environments and under pressure;
• Knowledge of local language and area of operation is a plus.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2024        

Duration of the contract: Six months with possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and fund availability.

Benefit: 

• Reimbursement 6,000.00 ETB 
• Hardship Allowance 30%
• Mobile Card 350 ETB per month
• Medical Insurance 10,000 ETB for Staff and 3,000 ETB for dependent(Spouse and Children)
• Leave days 8 per six month contract.

Position 2: Internship in the WASH 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, Copernicus Sentinel, AutoCAD, SketchUp (or any design software);
• Proven capacity to work in a team is essential.

Preferred

• Good knowledge of the construction of WASH facilities (towers, concrete/mortar tanks, control boxes, water points, latrines, etc.) and the drafting of related BoQs;
• Have some knowledge about WASH activities like wells development, hydraulics simulation, masonry works, how to prepare different concrete mixes, how to conduct a topographic survey, discharge measurements, construction of latrines, construction of control boxes, construction of water tanks…;
• Knowledge of SPHERE Standards;
• Good knowledge of fittings and pipes and how to install them correctly;
• Demonstrated ability to work in stressful environments and under pressure.

Application Deadline: November 21, 2024        

Duration of the internship: Six months, with the possibility of transitioning to full-time staff based on satisfactory performance and the needs of the organization.

Benefit: 

• Reimbursement  6,000 ETB
• Medical Insurance 10,000 ETB for Staff and 3,000 ETB for dependent (Spouse and Children)
• Leave days 8 for 6 months contract.

Location: Addis Ababa

Deadline: November 21st 2024

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.