Description

blueEnergy is looking for talented, committed individuals to join our diverse, dynamic organization, and can offer many opportunities for meaningful personal and professional growth.

Currently blueEnergy is seeking a mature, culturally sensitive, pro-active individual with strong motivation to work in the water and sanitation program team in Bluefields, Nicaragua. As blueEnergy Nicaraguas Water & Sanitation Technician Volunteer, you will work within the water and sanitation team under the Water & Sanitation program coordinator.

The Water & Sanitation Technician Volunteer will contribute to the research and development of water and sanitation related technologies, document water and sanitation related research and activities, support the execution of water and sanitation related project activities and help train local technicians, as well as collaborate in the development of new project profiles and their corresponding budgets.

Candidates must have exceptional teamwork and emotional intelligence, and be able to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities:
- Assist in the construction and implementation of appropriate water and sanitation technologies in the RAAS
- Execute community health promotion trainings in water sanitation and hygiene
- Contribute to the research and development of new appropriate technologies for the water and sanitation program of blueEnergy
- Document the work of the water and sanitation team in blueEnergy with reports and multimedia using blueEnergy formats
- Work with the water and sanitation program coordinator to improve the technologies already in use as well as their implementation process
- Work with local staff and partners to train them in water technologies and techniques
- Communicate with water partners to share experience and learn about alternative technologies and techniques

blueEnergy is an international nonprofit organization that works to break the cycle of poverty to create a world of sustainable living and opportunity for all. The organization does this by creating opportunities for sustainable development in severely marginalized communities and by developing leaders working internationally for a more equitable, sustainable world.

blueEnergy's project headquarters are located in Bluefields, Nicaragua. There, the organization recruits a diverse, multi-cultural team of international volunteers and local and international staff. This unique organizational structure amplifies blueEnergys impact and provides the volunteers themselves with a transformative experience to help them reach their global leadership potential.

The blueEnergy Group is made up of blueEnergy International, blueEnergy US, blueEnergy France, and blueEnergy Nicaragua.

Qualifications

- Social sensitivity and teaching skills
- Basic knowledge of water and sanitation issues
- Comfort with hand tools
- Self-starter, flexible, resilient and a sense of humor
- Intermediate Spanish language (written and spoken) required; fluent Spanish preferred
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage effective working relationships in multi-cultural environment
- Pro-active and able to work independently to complete project tasks
- Attention to detail and ability to follow through on task assignments
- Experience working with water and/or sanitation projects is a plus
- Chemical or environmental sciences background, preferably water & sanitation engineer
- An applicant with an engineering degree or a technician with a minimum of 2 years experience in water projects is strongly preferred
- 12 month commitment

Intern Types

• Education
• Engineering (Chemical)
• Environmental Studies
• International Relations
• Sustainable Development

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

4,600 USD

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 and older

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 3-4

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Blue Energy's Mission Statement

blueEnergy improves lives in marginalized communities using a holistic approach to sustainable energy and related fundamental services. blueEnergy develops wind and solar energy solutions, solar lighting solutions, communications solutions and provides local capacity building support to communities on the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua. blueEnergy functions in challenging environments and succeeds because of our connection with the community, commitment to building local capacity, and with the hard work of our international volunteers.

Year Founded

2003