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ILRI Internship: Environmental, Occupational, Health and Safety Unit at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
April 02, 2026
Full-time
On-site
About the position:

The EOHS unit wishes to recruit an intern to support the EOHS-operations team. The intern will do daily monitoring of water quality, food safety, and waste management, ensuring adherence to environmental and health standards. By assisting in workplace inspections, incident investigations, and hazard analyses, they will help proactively mitigate occupational risks. Their role in collecting various EOHS raw data and maintaining databases and documentation will improve data accuracy for audits and regulatory reporting. Additionally, supporting emergency preparedness through fire equipment checks and first aid audits will enhance ILRI's readiness in emergencies. Overall, this position ensures systematic execution of EOHS programs, contributing to a safer, healthier, and more compliant work environment.

Key responsibilities:

Water Quality


Daily freshwater sampling, analyses and recording
Assist in coordination for monthly water sampling by the service provider
Maintain a database for water quality and use


Waste management


Maintain ILRI waste database
Assist with implementation of ILRI waste management guidelines


Workplace inspection


Assist with workplace inspection within ILRI
Report writing


Food safety:


Daily collection of food samples for analysis
Assist with kitchen hygiene checks


Emergency preparedness


First aid kit audits and replenishment
Assist with fire risk assessment within ILRI facilities
Fire equipment inspection


Occupational safety


Aid in the investigation into all incidents, near misses and accidents
Assist in job hazard analysis


General office work: Printing, Filing, record-keeping

Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Position requirements:

The ideal candidate should be: -


A continuing undergraduate student in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) or closely related fields.
A candidate with a clear focus on promoting workplace safety, health, and overall employee well-being.
Proficient in MS Office suite.
Have strong communication skills and attention to detail.