Terms of Reference (ToR)

 Date last updated:  

13 November 2026

Validated by:

To be used for the period of the ASSIGNMENTS only

ASSIGNMENT TYPE (select one only)

DEPARTMENT

PROGRAM

JOB CATEGORY

INTERNSHIP

REPORTING  TO:

WASH OFFICER

TECHNICAL REFERENT

WASH Manager /HOD WASH

LOCATION

Samburu, Isiolo, Tana River

GAP FILLING

N/A

DURATION

6 months

END DATE:

RATIONALE for ASSIGNMENT (in brief)

Purpose:

The WASH Intern will support hygiene and sanitation promotion, including Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), in Samburu County. The internship provides practical experience in community mobilization, behaviour change, monitoring, accountability and documentation under the guidance of the WASH Officer.

Engagement:

Support engagement with county and sub-county public health teams, Community Health Promoters, community leaders and implementing partners. Participate in coordination meetings as delegated by the supervisor.

Delivery:

Under the supervision of the WASH Officer, support the planning, implementation and monitoring of hygiene promotion, sanitation and CLTS activities in line with national guidelines and Action Against Hunger’s technical standards.

Essential Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the WASH Manager and WASH officer, the intern will:

• Under the overall supervision of the WASH Manager and direct guidance of the WASH Officer, the intern will:
• Support community mobilization and hygiene promotion sessions on handwashing, safe water handling, household water treatment, latrine use and safe disposal of children’s faeces.
• Assist public health teams in CLTS activities, including pre-triggering, triggering and post-triggering follow-up.
• Support follow-up with households, natural leaders and sanitation committees to encourage latrine construction, use and maintenance, and progress towards Open Defecation Free (ODF) status.
• Assist public health teams during ODF verification exercises and subsequent monitoring to sustain sanitation gains.
• Support coordination with Community Health Promoters, Community Health Assistants and county and sub-county public health teams.
•  Assist in organizing community meetings and engaging local leaders to explain project objectives and encourage participation.
• Support the distribution of hygiene items, demonstrate their correct use and conduct post-distribution follow-up.
• Assist in collecting, verifying and entering hygiene promotion and CLTS data using approved tools, including KoboCollect.
• Review CHP activity reports for completeness and accuracy and flag discrepancies to the WASH Officer.
• Support routine monitoring visits and track agreed hygiene and sanitation indicators.
• Inform communities about available feedback and complaints channels and refer concerns through established mechanisms.
• Contribute to weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, monitoring summaries, success stories and documentation of lessons learned.

Reporting and Supervision

The intern will report directly to WASH officer under the overall supervisor of the Program Manager

Payment Terms

Payments will be entitled to a daily rate of KES 1,500/- subjected to statutory deductions as per legal requirements.

Contract Duration timeliness:  6 months

Confidentiality, Safeguarding and Professional Conduct

All personnel must maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and the highest standards of professional conduct in the performance of their duties. Personnel are required to comply with all organizational policies, including safeguarding, PSEA, and risk management guidelines of Action Against Hunger. Any breach of confidentiality, misconduct, or negligence may result in disciplinary action, including termination of the contract. Staff must act with integrity and ensure that their actions do not place beneficiaries, communities or the organization at risk.

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Recent diploma graduate in Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Previous volunteer or internship experience in hygiene and sanitation promotion, CLTS or community-based programming.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Applicants must be residents of the county they are applying to serve.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and community mobilization skills.
• Good written and spoken English and Kiswahili; knowledge of the local language is an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of hygiene promotion, sanitation and Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools, such as KoboCollect, is an added advantage.
• Basic skills in data collection, verification, analysis and report writing, with attention to accuracy.
• Willingness to undertake regular field travel and work with communities in remote locations.
• Ability to work collaboratively, follow guidance and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated integrity, respect for confidentiality and commitment to humanitarian principles and safeguarding.

Application Process:

All candidates should apply through the platform. Action Against Hunger- provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment