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Uganda - Environmental Compliance Intern Programming  Abim, Uganda Description INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION : Moroto District, Uganda LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:  April – October (Flexible as long as 3 months minimum) Availability: M-F 9am-5pm (Flexbile) INTERN SUPERVISOR & CONTACT INFORMATION:  Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNSHIP:  $500/month stipend Mercy Corps responsibilities For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive: Accommodation in shared guesthouse in Karamoja sub-region Per diem while out of duty station Sim card to facilitate communication Visa costs ISOS emergency medical evacuation insurance Transportation between Karamoja and Kampala Field travel costs Mercy Corps email address and online tools All other tools, materials and communication requirements for this SoW to be undertaken Intern responsibilities Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with: Air travel to/from Uganda Medical insurance Vaccinations Living expenses Providing an adequate computer to complete the necessary work All other costs associated with the internship PROJECT DESCRIPTION :  Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Mercy Corps Uganda is implementing a five year USAID funded Activity named Apolou in the Eastern Districts of the Karamoja sub-region of Uganda. The Activity is implemented in four Districts of Karamoja: Kotido, Kaabong, Moroto and Amudat. It covers programmatic areas including: crop production, agricultural input sales, livestock production, veterinary pharmaceuticals, construction of household latrines, construction of small market infrastructure, WASH infrastructure repair, storing of commodities among other areas. The Activity has 7 subawardee partnerships including local CSOs and INGOs. The Activity has four strategic objectives: Inclusive and effective governance contributes to food and nutrition security Adolescent girls, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Children under 5 are nutritionally secure Adoption of improved WASH practices Improved livelihoods and income support household food security Apolou is required to monitor environmental compliance to USAID requirements through data collection for indicator tracking and on-site monitoring visits. Additionally, the Activity must submit required reports and information to the USAID Mission and DC periodically throughout the Fiscal Year (1st Oct-30th Sept), this includes Environmental Status Reports, USAID field visits, Data Quality Audits etc. The intern will work closely with technical teams and the Monitoring & Evaluation team to ensure that the Activity is fulfilling the requirements of all environmental deliverables during field implementation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  The intern will have a unique opportunity to understand the challenges and rewards of working on USAID environmental compliance initiatives, while working in the fascinating context of Karamoja, Uganda, as part of an energetic and entrepreneurial team. DELIVERABLES: Successful monitoring and tracking of environmental compliance initiatives demonstrated through a comprehensive final report, including recommendations THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: A Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Environmental Management, or a related field with knowledge and/or interest in the field of international development, Master’s degree is preferred Strong organizational skills Experience working with USAID environmental compliance requirements, or similar Strong written and verbal communicator (English) Outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, and a tremendous amount of flexibility A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and limited resources such as intermittent electricity or internet Adventurous person willing to work in the least developed region of Uganda Cultural sensitivity is essential Living   Conditions: The intern will reside in a shared guest house in Moroto District. Internet, electricity and running water are generally available. Access to medical services is limited. Security in Karamoja is good. The intern will have free weekends that can be used for tourism and safari activities at their own expense. Mercy Corps interns and team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.   Diversity is powerful. To achieve transformational change, we seek out team members with different origins, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of thinking. Diversity helps us unlock complexity.   http://jobs.jobvite.com/mercycorps/job/oIYH9fwg