Internship positions (Communication and Knowledge Management) in the Logistics Retail and Markets Team at the Supply Chain Division (SCOLR) of WFP HQ Rome, Italy is now open for applications.
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. They are currently seeking to fill two Supply Chain Interns to support with enhancing evidence, reporting, and overall visibility of Supply Chain work in improving markets and working with the local supply chain team’s work key information. The work may include direct interactions with WFP Country Offices, particularly the data pipeline of market intelligence, market assessment, and performance evaluation portfolios in the Logistics Retail and Markets Team of the Supply Chain Division (SCOLR), based in Rome, Italy.
In 2022, WFP delivered a record-high US $3.3 billion in Cash-Based Transfers (CBT) in 67 countries – representing 37 percent of its total portfolio, and up from US $10 million in ten countries in 2009. In the past decade, the number of beneficiaries receiving a form of cash-based assistance is growing rapidly, even multiplying. It is an evolving time for humanitarian assistance.
The SC Retail & Markets Unit (SCOLR), supports the development of sustainable markets, required to achieve zero hunger. A significant amount of materials (data, guidance, dashboard, etc.) is generated from WFP’s market-based operations which can be used to understand, monitor and improve not only the operations themselves but also the impact of the market. SCOLR also aims to assuring that such essential data are effectively shared and communicated, within WFP and its partners, to inform on the efficiency and impact of WFP’s work in rendering sustainable local markets and supply chains.
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, color, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.
Location:
ItalyBenefits
- A monthly stipend of up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month. (Depending on the duty station of assignment.)
- Reimbursement of travel tickets for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
- Access to an industry-leading learning platform, WeLearn.
- The opportunity to participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate. (Depending on opportunities and availability of funds.)
- Becoming familiar with the WFP organization mandate and mission and getting exposure to the environment for working in a multicultural humanitarian agency of the United Nations.
- Gaining hands-on experience in WFP’s core business activities. (market and supply chain assessments, vendor selection and contracting, monitoring activities, etc.)
- The opportunity to participate and expand skills in coordinating multi- stakeholders’ activities, and analyze and present operational data to support business advocacy, management decision-making, and strategy setting.
Note:
- WFP will not be responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas, and related costs.
Eligibilities
- Business management & marketing, Supply Chain, or related studies are preferred.
- Currently enrolled with at least two years of undergraduate or graduate studies completed, or recently graduated (within the past six months).
- University course attendance in the past 12 months.
- Professional/ Working command of MS Office package (word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Ability to rapidly synthesize information and produce high-quality written materials (reports, presentations, graphs, etc.).
- Self-motivated and able to work with a certain degree of autonomy.
- Detail-oriented, with strong critical thinking abilities, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to think, plan, and execute multiple projects simultaneously in an organized and proactive way.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work as part of a multicultural team and environment with staff members of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to learn technology quickly through instructions and self-training.
- Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C).
Note:
- Fluency in written and oral communication in another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an asset.
Application Process
- Applications for the internship have to be made through their official job portal Via online application.
Note:
- All applications are expected to be accompanied by a motivation letter otherwise will not be considered.
Application Deadline: April 2, 2023
Application ClosedOfficial link
