World Food Programme
Internship, WFP
Somalia
Programme Unit, based in
Kenya
The World Food Programme is
the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide.
We are currently seeking to
fill an internship position under the Programme Unit of the WFP Somalia Country
Office.
The Internship will be for an
initial period of 6 months starting in November 2016.
Description: The selected candidate
will report to the Head of VAM and M&E and will be assisting the WFP
Programme Unit (PU) with the following key duties:
- Assist the PU
Relief Team and Area Offices in developing and reviewing appropriate
relief responses based on assessment information;
- Assist VAM,
using assessment livelihood data, refine community targeting criteria for
relief programmes;
- Liaise with the
PU Livelihoods and Nutrition Teams and relevant AO focal points to,
support the transition of relief responses to recovery and
livelihood/nutrition focused activities;
- Work with VAM,
Relief, Livelihood, Nutrition Teams and the FSC to draft revised CO
guidelines for targeting highly food insecure households and individuals
during localised shocks based on quantitative and qualitative information
through a livelihood lens;
- Perform other
duties as required.
Essential Requirements
- Currently
enrolled and have attended University courses in the last 12 months
inclusive of having completed at least two years of undergraduate studies
or have recently graduated in the last 12 months Advanced university
degree (Masters) in economics, social sciences, public policy and/or
international development policy;
- Proficiency in
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)and knowledge of statistical analysis
software (i.e. SPSS);
- Fluent in
English;
- Knowledge of a
second UN language and/or Somali
- Experience in
undertaking food security/nutrition assessments, data analysis, IPC, and
response planning.
- Kenyan or
Somali nationality;
- Strong
analytical skill, interpretation of data and data sampling;
- Excellent oral
and written communication skills and ability to conceptualize and draft
reports independently, where data charts and data interpretation are
seamlessly integrated.
Terms and Conditions
- Interns receive
a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$700 per month
depending on the duty station of assignment. (The current rate for Nairobi
is about $600)
- WFP is not
responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, travel to
and from WFP internship location, necessary visas and costs related.
Application Procedures:
- Go to: http://www.wfp.org/about/vacancies/internship/16-0022493
- Step 1: Create
your online CV.
- Step 2: Click
on the hyperlink to view the current opening(s) and “Apply” to submit your
application(s).
NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for
your application to be considered for this Internship.
Deadline for applications: 7 October 2016
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
Qualified female applicants
and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply.
REF: 16-0022493
Fighting Hunger Worldwide
REF: 16-0022493
Fighting Hunger Worldwide