Internship positions in the Policy and Enabling Services Unit at the Security Division of WFP HQ Rome, Italy is now open for applications.
WFP Security identifies, assesses, and manages all security risks that affect personnel, assets, or program delivery. As a key actor in the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS), WFP leverages partnerships, digital innovation, and local resources within a clear framework of accountability.
The Security Division is seeking to recruit an intern to support the Policy Section. The objective of the Security Division’s internship program is to develop and prepare young talent by providing opportunities for candidates to gain work experience (remotely), expand knowledge, refine career goals, and build professional networks, including mentors and valuable contacts. The interns will learn to work in a dynamic team supporting the division in policy-related matters.
The Security Division invites qualified candidates to apply for the internship program. This opportunity is available in the Division’s Policy and Enabling Services Section.
The intern will perform the following duties:
- Conduct research as required for the policy review and development
- Support the review of official documents, guidelines, concepts
- Attend virtual meetings and keep a record of key points discussed.
- Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and background documents
- Support other tasks as required.
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 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.
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.
- The opportunity to understand the contribution of the Security Division to achieving that mandate through its different functions of operations, policy, and enabling and the front office.
- The opportunity to understand WFP and the contribution it makes to saving lives and changing lives.
Note:
- WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas, and related costs.
Eligibilities
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme from a recognized university OR recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university.
- Must have attended university courses in the past 12 months.
- Must have computer literacy in standard software applications.
- Must have an excellent command of English.
Note:
- Working knowledge of a second UN language would be an asset.
Application Process
- Applications for the internship have to be made through their official job portal via the online application form.
Note:
- Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers, or sisters.
Application Deadline: April 3, 2023
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