UN World Food Programme Innovations Intern Jobs in Kenya

UN World Food Programme Innovations Intern Jobs in Kenya

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

The Internship Programme is a learning opportunity aimed at attracting young and talented candidates. The programme will provide the successful candidates with the opportunity to put into practice and implement their learned and academic knowledge in a field related to the work of WFP.

This will promote better understanding of WFP Kenya mandate and programmes. Similarly, the programme will provide WFP with qualified individuals specializing in relevant fields in line with WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

WFP’s activities include food assistance for relief, school feeding, safety nets, nutrition, and food assistance for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers. You will be part of an efficient and dynamic team that effectively support in the implementation of WFP’s country strategic plan for Kenya.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

The intern, reporting to the Innovations lead, is expected to:

Support innovation projects

Assist in documenting and flowcharting of business processes

Assist in the organization and preparation of materials for events, meetings, innovation boot-camps and workshops (in person and virtual)

Assist in drafting and writing documents and communication materials

Conduct research regarding technology trends and innovations in the humanitarian sector

Assist in communication activities

Support any other activities related to innovation and zero hunger as required.

Key Competencies

Effective support to the innovation

team and activities

Well documented processes & communication materials developed

Well researched information on emerging innovations

Deliverables/ Outputs

Quality reports

Successful preparation of innovation meetings
Innovative ideas

Knowledge and Skills

Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.

Capacity to work within procedural and process specifications.

Strong organizational skills.

Terms and Conditions

Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP depending on the duty station of assignment.
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.

WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognized institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.

The internship duration is 8 months, full-time.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a graduate programme and have attended classes in the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme).

Areas of studies in the field of Business, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Nutrition, International Development or other relevant are preferred.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Innovations Intern Jobs in Kenya

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