Senior Field Intern at SNV Tanzania

Company Description
SNV is a mission-driven global
development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and
Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and together with our team of
over 1,600 people, we strengthen capacities and catalyst partnerships
that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable
sustainable and more equitable lives for all. Grounded in the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender
equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and
strong institutions and effective governance.

SNV has over 50 years of experience working
SNV
is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in
the Netherlands 50 years ago, we work in more than 20 countries in Asia,
West Africa, and East and Southern Africa. Our global team of local and
international advisors work with local partners to equip communities,
businesses, and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections
they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services –
empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own
development. Our new Strategic plan
(2022-2030) commits us to work in three intersecting sectors (Agrifood,
Water and Energy), with a focus on the three cross-cutting issues of
climate change, institutional strengthening and governance and gender
and social inclusion, to support the achievement of nine of the UN
Sustainable Development Goals.

SNV has been operating in Tanzania
since 1972. Currently, SNV is implementing more than seven projects in
the Agrifood, Water and Energy sectors, with staff based in offices in
Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, Dodoma, Bariadi, Sumbawanga, Kasulu and
Mpanda, and partners throughout the country. SNV is an open and learning
organisation that focuses on improving the lives of Tanzanians through a
market-based approach inclusive of women and youth. For more
information on SNV’s program in Tanzania, visit our website: www.snv.org/Tanzania.

Recently,
SNV started implementing a two and half years IKI Katuma project in
collaboration with GIZ, IUCNand Rikolto, which aims to improve Water
Resource Management (WRM) and enhance community resilience in the Katuma
catchment in Tanganyika District of Katavi Region. SNV is hereby hiring
a Senior Field Intern who will play a vital role in supporting the
execution of field activities under the guidance of the Senior WRM
Advisor, particularly focusing on providing both logistical and
technical support for WRM interventions

in Tanzania. We have a
proven track record of practical delivery borne from technical expertise
and strategic partnerships. Across energy, water and agri-food sectors,
we deliver intelligent, practical solutions that support and sustain
people and the planet. Gathering the best local, national and
international experts, and through intercountry collaboration, SNV is
equipped to provide development solutions that work. For more
information on SNV’s program in Tanzania, visit our website: www.snv.org/Tanzania.

SNV
is implementing a four-years WASH Systems for Health Programme (WS4H),
funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO),
which aims to support the Tanzanian governments to strengthen the
systems that ensures reliable, resilient and inclusive WASH services
with the ambition to contribute to ending preventable deaths of mothers,
children and infants.

Job Description
Administration and Logistics support

• Day-to-day
  support role for internal project coordination such as travel plans,
  procurement requests, meeting logistics and mpesa registrations for all
  IKI Katuma team members
• To successfully support the team through
  organising workshops including preparation of letters, venue and travel
  booking, timely delivery of administrative and financial processes
  (partner DSA) during workshops and meetings and overall interaction with
  project partners.
• Assist Senior Advisor to coordinate and support project’s interventions in Katavi region

Technical support, M&E and Documentation

• To
  assist Senior Advisor in the preparation and implementation of outreach
  programmes aimed at raising awareness among local communities on key
  Water Resource Management (WRM) issues.Collaborate with the project team
  to create engaging and informative outreach materials
• (brochures, posters, and social media content) that communicate complex environmental issues in an accessible manner.
• Contribute
  to the creation and dissemination of knowledge products, such as case
  studies and success stories, which highlight the impact of WRM
  interventions in the Katuma catchment.
• Provide technical support
  in documenting field activities, including preparing photographic
  records, minutes-taking, and keeping logs of environmental conditions
  during site visits.
• Support the evaluation of outreach and
  communication efforts by tracking community engagement levels and the
  effectiveness of messaging.
• Contribute to the planning and
  execution of environmental restoration activities, such as river channel
  re-adjustment and the re-vegetation of degraded riparian zones.
• Support
  monitoring and evaluation tasks of the programme, including data
  collection coordination, analysis and presentation of findings.
• Any other relevant duties as shall be determined by the Senior WRM Advisor or Programme Manager

Read Also:

• NEW TANZANIAN JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 2024 (1,475 POSTS)

• CHECK SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY ABROAD CLICK HERE!
• Download Your National ID (NIDA) Number  Here | Download NAMBA NA KITAMBULISHO CHAKO CHA NIDA. BONYEZA HAPA! 
• PAST PAPERS ZA DARASA LA 7 MPAKA FORM SIX | NECTA AND MOCK EXAMS 1988 – 2019. CLICK HERE! 
• Free
  CV Writing and Download, Cover/Job Application Letters, Interview
  Questions and It’s Best Answers plus Examples. Click Here!

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science/water engineering or water resources
• management, Irrigation engineering or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years working experiences in WRM related project
• Practical experience of hydrological tools and approaches is an added advantage
• Experience of coordinating meetings, handling logistics for participants and preparing letters
• Experience of developing Information, Education, Communication (IEC) materials for range of audiences
• Proficiency in key Microsoft office software package (Excel, MS word, PPT) is mandatory
• Proficiency
  in hydrology-related software and GIS an advantage Experience of
  writing reports, developing meeting budgets and following up procurement
  requests
• Experience working with NGOs is an added advantage
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail

Functional Competencies

• Basic
  understanding of environmental flows, hydrological monitoring,
  ecosystem services, and sustainable land-use practices would be an added
  advantage
• Ability to assist with field-based data collection on
  water quality, sedimentation, and biodiversity would be an added
  advantage.
• Basic skills in drafting technical reports, advocacy
  documents, and outreach materials that convey critical WRM findings and
  recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences would be
  an added advantage.
• Confidence in leading community outreach
  sessions, capacity-building workshops, and dissemination events,
  ensuring effective engagement and understanding by participants
• Basic
  skills in developing visual and written content for outreach, including
  infographics, videos, and posts that simplify and communicate key WRM
  and environmental messages
• Familiarity in managing and creating
  content for project social media platforms and local communities,
  ensuring that WRM topics are communicated in an engaging and educational
  manner.
• Experience with social media tools (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) to increase project visibility and community engagement.
• Experience
  in handling administrative tasks, such as organizing workshops,
  managing travel logistics, procuring materials, and maintaining project
  documentation.

Key Personal Attributes:

• Culturally sensitive and able to work in diverse environments particularly with senior
• government officials.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of
• stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attitude
• Energetic and innovative
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural setting
• Quick learner in a changing environment
• Excellent team spirit to work cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals

Additional Information

Working at SNV
SNV
offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and
innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and
diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to,
an internal global network of finance experts.

How to Apply:
The vacancy is for internal and external candidates and it will active up to 04th November 2024 and all applications should be through Smart Recruiters on the following link https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/SNV.