Humanitarian Volunteer in WASH - Colombia
Acción contra el Hambre
Action Against Hunger Colombia
Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia
Description
Support to the systematization of WASH project implementation experiences and the generation of technical tools: design of water and sanitation systems, educational infrastructure, water treatment systems, risk analysis and management, or community management plans, etc. Participate in knowledge generation methodologies: development of El Niño phenomenon or research processes such as Hunger Conflict or Water and Conflict, etc. Communication and awareness on ESC Aid Volunteers Initiative: write and publish articles about the volunteering experience, collect audiovisual materials for use in a public awareness activity, etc.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation, travel costs, visa, pre-deployment medical check + vaccinations (only if mandatory for the country), allowance will be covered. In case of need, a Fewer Opportunities Support will also be covered. A monthly Subsistence Lump Sum will be provided to cover basic needs such as food and personal hygiene items.
Training during the activity
Training during deployment will also be offered to improve the volunteer’s skills and competences.
Participant profile
Experience and knowledge in humanitarian WASH implementation, experience related to Public Health, Hygiene Promotion, Behavior Change, Community Participation is an asset. 2-3 years of experience in the Water and Sanitation and Hygiene sector, desirable with community emphasis. Basic OFFICE package. Spanish (Written/Spoken). Motivation, teamwork, orientation to results, innovation and creativity.
Activity dates
From 01/03/2024 to 28/02/2025
Activity location
Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Disaster prevention and recovery
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Deadline for applications
No application deadline