Responsibilities
Entry and verification of data related to construction and other USAID Expanding WASH activities

Support stakeholder meeting planning, including but not limited to agenda preparation and facilitation

Assist with drafting meeting minutes

Assist in construction related procurement follow ups with contractors and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries

Assist with maintaining a tracker of construction contracts and manage timely renewal/change order processes

Support proper filing of construction procurement documents in SharePoint

Organize disposition of project construction assets when required

Assist with preparations for Site Selection Field Appraisals and other construction activities

Assist Review and provide preliminary comments on Site Selection Field Appraisal data collected

Assist with compiling summary reports of data collection for Site Selection Field Appraisal

RTII’s Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting that values diversity and inclusion. Through this program, interns will be exposed to RTII’s open and educational culture; support RTII’s mission to improve the human condition; and build upon their career goals.

Additional Information

This in-person internship is supported by a monthly stipend. The position is scheduled to be active from March/April 2024 through June 2024. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week. This internship will have a specific daily start and end time.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Must be a Zambian Citizen

Must be a recent graduate with a minimum qualification of University Degree in an Engineering Field

Recent undergraduate degree recipients who received their degrees in August 2023 or after would be eligible to apply

Must be computer literate and possess a functional computer

Excellent communication and organization skills

Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation in performing assigned tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

EEO & Pay Equity Statements
As a global employer of choice, RTII is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTII policy.