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SAVING LIVES. CHANGING LIVES.
BEGIN YOUR HUMANITARIAN JOURNEY WITH WFP.
The World Food Programme, Kenya Country Office based in Nairobi is looking for vibrant, innovative, and multi-talented students.
An internship at WFP is a great opportunity to acquire practical work experience while contributing to the goal of reaching Zero Hunger
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.
WFP does not charge a fee for any of the stages throughout the recruitment & selection process.
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 WFPโs Strategic Objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
WFPโs 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 WFPโs country strategic plan for Kenya.
JOB PURPOSE
Marsabit County is the largest county in Kenya, spanning 70,961 square kilometres, sharing borders with Ethiopia and neighbouring counties like Turkana, Wajir, Isiolo, and Samburu. Its capital is Marsabit, with a population of 459,785 according to the 2019 census, 77 percent of whom live in the vast rural countryside. It is part of the approximately 80% of the countryโs landmass classified as arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) where the primary livelihood is predominantly pastoralism with the subsidiary being agro-pastoralism.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme and in coordination with the programme staff, the Intern will be responsible for the following tasks.
Support programme leads in coordinating, planning, and implementing planned activities as per the annual work plan and other existing strategic plans. Support programmes lead in planning, coordinating, and implementing youth in agri-business activities in close collaboration with the relevant County Government departments. Support implementation of Anticipatory Actions activities in accordance with agreements, work plans, deliverables, and timelines. Support the capacity-strengthening initiatives in the areas of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Climate change adaptation, School meals/Early Childhood Education and Nutrition in liaison with County Government and targeted participants. Support the implementation of nutrition treatment programmes in liaison with the County Government. Support periodic FSCs, MSMEs, SHFs and FOโs information and data collection, consolidation, and management, ensuring the database is up to date with relevant information. Following up with the relevant partners for timely preparation and submission of food and non-food items distribution plans and ensuring timely review and action. Participate in the development and drafting of notes for records, admin notes and project concept notes under the guidance of the relevant programme staff. Supporting the program team in process monitoring to inform decision-making and ensure meeting quarterly targets. Ensure all relevant programme documents are appropriately filed to ensure a safe and secure information repository as per the organisation's requirements. Support programme leads in notes and minute-taking during key internal and external meetings. Actively participate in programme meetings at various levels for updates, reporting and learning. Contribute to the drafting of bi-weekly, monthly, and periodic reports as required and submitting them to the relevant staff or review. Periodically review the annual work plan to assess activity implementation progress to update the programme team and take necessary action to fast-track delivery. Support in budget expenditure tracking and appropriately documenting to inform decision-making. Perform other assigned duties as required.STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education : Currently enrolled in the University and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme within the last 6 months from a university in agriculture & food systems, climate change, livestock, rural development, environment and natural resource management, watershed management, economics, fisheries, Range management, Agric economics, environment & community development, social science with a relevant focus or another relevant technical field.
Language : Fluency in written and spoken English.
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 candidatesโ 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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for receiving applications for this position is 29 April 2024 Applications for this position will close at 11:59 p.m. (East African Time) on the deadline date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. WFP embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that celebrates diversity and inclusivity in all ways. Employment is decided on the basis of competitive selection, qualifications and merit.
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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.