WaterAid offers internship opportunity with our global...

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WE ARE OFFERING A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU AS AN ADVANCED DEGREE STUDENT, WHO WOULD LIKE TO COMBINE YOUR STUDIES IN DEVELOPMENT OR ENVIRONMENT, WITH A PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST PROMINENT NGOS IN THE FIELD OF WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE. WELCOME TO APPLY!

Our Global Sustainability Lead, based out of our office in Solna, is looking to train an intern specifically on sustainability reporting methodology in line with the GHG Protocol, and specifically targeting our internal footprint. This training involves innovating reporting methodology, data gathering from WaterAid offices across the world, data analysis and synthesis, and writing sustainability reports.
This is an opportunity to get hands on experience on sustainability reporting, skills that are in high demand, both in Sweden and internationally, and across most sectors of society. With these skills you will be able to work at an NGO, consultancy, company or within the public sector on the development and implementation of sustainability strategies. The Swedish office is also leading our global sustainability work where this internship sits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant degree in sustainability, environmental sciences, data management or business administration
• Excellent oral, reading and writing skills in English. Swedish and French are desirable but not necessary.
• A passion for finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
• A passion for sustainability, water, and the environment.
• Excellent research skills.
  Good foundation in mathematics and excel
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  To apply for an internship with WaterAid Sweden, you need to be enrolled in a course that includes an internship/work placement via an education establishment such as a university, college or vocational college, or be entitled to an internship via the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen).
  We do not offer any salary or compensation during the internship.

APPLICATION

We are looking forward to receiving your application as soon as possible and no later than November 3rd 2024. Please include your CV and a motivation letter with maximum 4 500 characters containing a short presentation of

• who you are
• why you are interested in sustainability reporting
• what you hope to learn at WaterAid
• your three greatest talents
• three skills you find yourself in need of improving

Please note that we may ask you to engage in a small test as part of the recruitment process.
At WaterAid, we take safeguarding very seriously, and we do our utmost to ensure that vulnerable youth and adults are not exposed to any form of harm or crime. In connection with recruitment, the employer therefore conducts background checks through Lexbase as well as social media.

Please refer the Job description for details