Intern -Agricultural Market Support (1 poistion) in Gulu

Programme & Policy

Overview

Support implementation of food systems and livelihoods activities

You have:

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or in a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

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NOTE: WFP DOES NOT SOLICIT FOR FEES OR ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FROM JOB APPLICANTS

WFP is looking for talented people who are committed to joining our efforts to eradicate hunger. It offers unlimited opportunities to grow your professionalism, talent and expertise. Start your journey to be a member of the world-wide effort to eradicate hunger. WFP has a policy of affirmative action for women.

ABOUT WFP

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

Brief description of WFP in Uganda

WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Karamoja with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.

As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill an internship position (Agricultural Market Support) under the WFP Uganda, Gulu Field Office. The position will be based in Gulu, Uganda The Internship will be for an initial period of six (6) months.

JOB PURPOSE

The Intern will provide monitoring and support in the implementation and supervision of all Food Systems, Livelihoods and Asset Creation activities under the Gulu field office.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Monitor the overall number and status of smallholder farmers in the project in liaison with the CPs
• Liaise with partners that are to financial institution to establish farmers access micro-financing support for increased production and the effectiveness of this linkages.
• Ensure all data related to postharvest equipment or training is collected and analyzed for decision making
• In close coordination with Field Office staff and partners, visit smallholder farmers sites to verify progress and provide advice as required.
• Assist in carrying out routine field visits to the targeted districts to support Field Offices on programmatic and operational issues in the implementation of AMS project/programme
• Support in identifying and building strategic partnership with relevant stakeholders such as the private sector, input dealers, research institutions and relevant market linkages for small holder farmers.
• Assist in the data collection using standards and indicators needed to measure and analyze programme performance, trends and target interventions
• Undertake field visits as required to assess the Food System activity processes, facilitation and technical soundness of the AMS operation and generate data for evidence-based decisions at the sub office/Area office-levels
• Contribute to the periodic/monthly reports (offer support in the preparation of monthly reports and submit material for preparation of periodic project monitoring reports

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent graduate (2019 - 2023) with a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or in a related field
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point);
• Fluent in English (Oral and written)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

28th January 2022

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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.

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