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Internship
External Relations, UN System and Multilateral Engagement Division
WFP New York Global Office, USA
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We are currently seeking to fill an intern position in The UN System and Multilateral Engagement Division, based in New York USA.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION
The UN System and Multilateral Engagement Division, based in New York, is a key interface between WFP and international political, peace and security, development, and humanitarian actors. The Division works to galvanize WFPās government partners to fulfill their commitments under the 2030 Agenda, mobilizing attention and efforts towards a world without hunger.
The Multilateral Division is seeking to fill 1 intern position, based in New York.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title of Post: Internship- External Relations Assistant Supervisor: Deputy Director of NYC office Unit: UN System and Multilateral Engagement Country: United States of America Duty Station: New York Duration of internship: 5 to 8 months Expected Start Date: May 2024
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of office, the candidate will perform the following duties:
For General Assembly, Special Sessions, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Security Council, and other intergovernmental fora, assist WFP staff members following assigned events with all activities related to them, including preparatory meeting and preparing NFRs on key points and outcomes. For Country-Specific or Regional Taskforces, UN Development Group (UNDG), UN Reform, Development, Programming Tools, attend in a support role of the staff member in charge, take notes and report as necessary, flag issues of consequence to WFP. For thematic and cross-cutting issues, including Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Emergency Preparedness, Humanitarian/Development Funding and Financing, Gender etc. As required, attend in a support role of the staff member in charge, take notes and report as necessary, flag issues of consequence to WFP.