About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. 

For nearly 60 years, CRS has taken the lead in responding to natural and man-made disasters affecting Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities. Moving beyond emergency response, CRS' disaster mitigation and recovery projects in drought and flood-prone areas have rebuilt individual and community assets through non-food aid in the form of agriculture, livestock, health, nutrition, and water and sanitation assistance. CRS's humanitarian work in Ethiopia also provides livelihoods support to farmers and entrepreneurs, promotes gender equality, mobilizes for immunization and mitigates the impact of HIV.

Background

CRS/ET/ RFSA Environment and Climate Change (ECC) Sector has requested one intern to create a learning opportunity for young female associates. The RFSA has its own unique work culture based on the nature of the work; and the candidate will gain skill and knowledge on environment and climate change and natural resources that we are engaged in. 

Background of the internship program

Following CRS-Ethiopia’s Country Program Gender Strategy and Action Plan, the Country Program started a female apprenticeship program in February 2018. The program’s objective is to provide opportunity for female graduates to put the knowledge they gained from university into practice.  It also provided CRS-Ethiopia with as a mechanism to support recent graduates in preparing skills and knowledge to work for an NGO like CRS that then creates a cadre of young profession women that can support a more gender-balance workplace.  

Internship opportunity provides a professional and personal development prospect and exposure to the candidate and let them contribute towards public and social welfare while honing their skills.

As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position.  

Position Title:                 RFSA Intern - Environment and Climate Change (ECC) Sector

Department:                  RFSA (Resilience Food Security Aid)

Required Number:        One

Gender:                           Female only

Duty Station:                 CRS Ethiopia/Addis Ababa

Employment Term:       A total of one year internship period, with initial contract of three months, and extension of contract every three months. Extension will be considered based on need and performance.

Reports To:                     Technical Advisor II Environment and Climate Change

Application Deadline:   March 20, 2023

Objectives of Assigning Interns for Ag & Eco. Livelihoods team 

The main aim of this intern program is to support interns and creating a learning opportunity for assigned intern from RFSA implementation process over a three-month period. The RFSA ECC Sector intern will perform various tasks related to the sector planned activities. The typical duties she performs include facilitating the implementation of ECC sector activities planning, implementation and monitoring of field level implementation.

• Support preparation for field level implementation including planning for training, prepare essential materials and organizing venue for planned ECC Sector activities.

• Participate and support in all ECC sector related trainings and workshops.   

• She will be supporting and assisting in preparation and documentation of field visit report.

• Assist and support Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa based ECC Sector staffs with the necessary administrative supports as needed.

• Facilitate the environmental monitoring sessions organized by the sector

• Facilitate all procurement related to ECC Sector implementation as needed.

• Facilitate all logistical needs for ECC sector related trainings and workshops as necessary.

• Support mainstreaming of safeguarding and protection requirements of CRS in all assignments she is participating in. 

• Perform other activities based on Environment & Climate Change Lead assignment and other RFSA Sectors. 

Deliverables:

The Intern is expected to perform to optimal levels, seek for support where necessary and primarily manage ECC Sector related activities. The Intern will provide weekly update and monthly report on the progress of her assignments and learning from on job practice during the internship. Further, the Intern will not supervise any staff and she is expected to create a good work relationship with the RFSA team based in Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa and partners.

Job Requirements

Typical Background & Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Natural Recourse Management, Forestry, Environmental science.

• Fresh graduate - graduated within 2 years from the date of vacancy.

CGPA

• a minimum of 3.0 CGPA

Experience

• No professional work experience required

Additional Skills

• Computer knowledge

Required Foreign Language: English

Travel Required percentage: willingness to travel to East Hararghe Ifaa Woredas

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: 

External:  

 Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Strategic Mindset

• Accountability & Stewardship 

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

How to Apply

You should fill the application form through this link: https://form.jotform.com/230663218414552 and attach your up-to-date CV on/before the application deadline March 20, 2023.

You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.

CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. 

** Qualified women & persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply**