Innovation

Overview

Support projects and data analysis in the Business Innovation and Change Unit

You have:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme from a recognized university and have attended classes in the last 12 months.
• Excellent command of English; Working knowledge of a second UN language would be an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Good analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Collaborative spirit to liaise with a wide range of people at various levels and across different cultures.
• Time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles.
• Self-motivated and able to work in team.

# Internship - Business Innovation and Change Unit

BIU, INK, Rome, Italy

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 multiple intern positions in our Business Innovation and Change Unit (BIU) of the Innovation and Knowledge Management Division (INK), based in Rome, Italy.

Brief description of BIU, INK:

Over the past years the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has responded to an unprecedented level of emergencies, while maintaining ongoing operations. This increased demand stretches the organization which means WFP has to find new approaches and ways of working to ensure we are channelling every available resource to the people we serve.

The Business Innovation and Change Unit (BIU) was established in 2015 to manage change and to promote innovation as part of WFP’s Innovation and Knowledge Management division:

• BIU acts as the “management consulting arm” of WFP
• BIU is composed of staff with top-tier management consulting backgrounds (e.g. Bain, BCG, McKinsey, …) as well as UN experience

BIU execute projects on behalf of Executive Directors, Assistant Secretary Generals, and Directors across the UN system, and have become a trusted advisor to WFP and other UN System Organisations (e.g. UN Women, UNFPA, Business Innovation Group). BIU focus is on end-to-end solutions, including problem assessment, strategy development, advanced data analysis, operational model design, change plan and implementation monitoring.

General Information

• Title of Post: Intern, Business Innovation and Change
• Supervisor: INK Manager
• Unit: BIU
• Country: Italy
• Duty Station: Remote
• Duration of internship: 6 Months
• Expected Start Date: start date of contract will be identified and communicated by hiring manager once candidate is selected

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the INK Manager, the candidate will perform the following duties:

• Support the assigned workstream/project with data analysis and preparation of presentations
• Helping the team create key documents for executive management

Qualifications and experience

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme from a recognized university, have completed at least two years of the programme and attended classes in the past 12 months, OR recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university
• Excellent command of English; Working knowledge of a second UN language would be an asset;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Required soft skills/WFP Competencies:

• Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Prior relevant work experience is a plus;
• Good analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative;
• Collaborative spirit to liaise with a wide range of people at various levels and across different cultures;
• Time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles;
• Self-motivated and able to work in team;
• Committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme.

Working Languages

Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required.

Supervision (Level/Methods of Supervision)

Under the direct supervision of a INK Manager, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be elemental part of the supervision. The Chief of BIU will be the second-level supervisor. With the support of a comprehensive induction package and assignment of a buddy/mentor, the intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team.

Training components

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, weLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.

Learning Elements

At the end of the assignment, the Intern should have learned how to:

1. Support the assigned workstream/project with data analysis and preparation of presentations:

• Edit workstream data for analysis and carry out first analysis

  • Obtain and clear data from different sources and departments
• • Clean data in excel and prepare for pivoting and other excel operations
  • Run first analysis to determine possible fields of interest
  • Suggest and inform the team on possible analysis approaches and outcomes

• Suggest and create slides showing results of analysis

  • Support workstream in creation of necessary slides
  • Suggest interesting new slides based on insight gained in discussions and data analysis
• Participate in team discussions/meetings wherever possible
  • Participate in meetings, as required by the project

2. Help the team to create key documents for executive management

• Assist the Director Innovation & Knowledge Management as well as the Project Manager and Consultant with other activities as required

Information on the Country of Assignment

• Living conditions in Rome, Italy

(Living conditions, security, health, etc)

The security situation in Italy remains in line with other European Countries. There are no specific threats against the UN in Italy. Considering the ongoing defeat of Daesh in the war territories, the trend in the short and mid-term will most likely continue to see the return of the militants to the countries of origins, including Italy. Insurrectional anarchism remains sufficiently organized on the Italian territory, as it has been present for many years. This movement could target the UN in the context of its anti-capitalism/anti-western narrative. 2) Whilst UN staff continue to be victims of minor crime such as street robbery and apartment break-ins, the infrequency of attacks and random nature of locations do not indicate that UN staff are at an elevated risk in comparison to residents or tourists in Italy. 3) Italy’s national territory is exposed to a broader range of natural hazards than any other European country. The vulnerability of its population and built environment is often severe and has in some cases been exacerbated by human activities.

• Other relevant information

VA Reference no: 165764

Closing Date: 3 July 2022

Please note that the deadline is at 11:59 pm Rome time (GMT + 1)

Terms and Conditions:

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
• WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
• WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised 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.
• Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers or sisters.

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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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