UN World Food Programme Business Support Assistant (Nutrition) Intern Jobs in Uganda

UN World Food Programme Business Support Assistant (Nutrition) Intern Jobs in Uganda

Organizational Context

These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and Headquarters (HQ).

Job holders typically provide administrative support to team(s) and/or support a specific business stream, and report to the relevant Associate.

At this level, work is carried out under close supervision or immediately available assistance. Job holders are expected to produce organised and accurate work.

Job Purpose

The World Food Programme (WFP), 2020 Noble Peace Prize winner, is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger.

It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda.

The focus of WFP’s nutrition programming is to provide specialised nutritious foods in treatment and prevention of malnutrition; and promotion of nutrition-sensitive interventions.

The nutrition programme portfolio has applied a food systems lens to nutrition programming, particularly in the shift from treatment to prevention of malnutrition.

WFP contributes to government systems and institutional mechanisms to engage government and non-government stakeholders, and technical assistance for government staff implementing nutrition policies.

WFP works with the government and partners to identify holistic approaches to nutrition.

To build technical capacity of the intern in effective nutrition programme implementation, coordination and management.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

Participate in the development of nutrition projects, workplans, ensuring alignment with wider government and WFP nutrition policies and guidance.

Engage in nutrition field level activities to gain depth understanding of WFP operations

Support nutrition programme management ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes/projects that comply with WFP standards and procedures as well as national policies and guidelines

Engage in documentation and evidence generation for nutrition programmes

Support internal and donor reporting for the nutrition programmes, projects and activities
Participate in relevant nutrition coordination and technical forums at national and subnational level

Identify and develop a group innovation challenge at the end of the internship period

4Ps Core Organizational Capabilities

Purpose

Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Builds an understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives.

Be a force for positive change: Approaches individual tasks and responsibilities with a positive attitude and demeanor.

Make the mission inspiring to our team: Understands the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities.

Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Connects individual tasks and responsibilities to unit’s goals and mission.

People

Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Seeks opportunities to build and enhance individual skills.

Create

an inclusive culture: Demonstrates respect and understanding for diversity and cultural differences.

Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Identifies and approaches colleagues or supervisors to serve as coaches.

Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear goals and measurable targets for own tasks and responsibilities.

Performance

Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Assesses own tasks and responsibilities to find ways to be more efficient.

Focus on getting results: Maintains accurate records of completion times and tasks in own areas of responsibility.

Make commitments and make good on commitments: Understands responsibilities and the metrics associated with own tasks.

Be Decisive: Notifies supervisors of dangerous situations or potential issues that may arise while in the field or office.

Partnership

Connect and share across WFP units: Understands WFP’s organizational structure, including the purpose and mission of each unit.

Build strong external partnerships: Supports team in working with colleagues and WFP’s partners in the field toward common goals.

Be politically agile & adaptable: Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with other WFP employees and partners in the field.

Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Understands own team’s contributions in its partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education: University degree in Human Nutrition, public health, community health, food science or any other related field

Experience: A recent graduate from a bachelor’s programme from a recognized university in Uganda within the last 3 years 2019-2021 prior to the application for the internship programme.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong organizational skills, with an ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Good knowledge of Nutrition is an essential requirement for this position

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English

Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team

Languages: Fluency in oral and written English, including strong writing skills

Deadline For Applications
Friday 23rd September 2022

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