Internship - Disability Inclusion Team, Programme-Humanitarian and Development Division, Remotely

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Internship – Disability Inclusion Team

Programme - Humanitarian and Development Division (PRO)

Remotely for HQ Rome, Italy

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION:

We are currently seeking to fill an intern position in the Disability Inclusion (DI) Team of the PRO Division, based in Rome, Italy. In November 2020, WFP approved a disability inclusion road map along with a resource and implementation plan with the Asia Pacific as the initial pilot region. The road map supports the implementation of the Secretary General’s 2019 UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) and WFP’s obligations more broadly regarding disability inclusion. On 17 November 2021, the road map was officially extended until the end of 2022. Beyond 2022, WFP has incorporated disability inclusion into its strategic plan for 2022-2025 outlining three goals: to realize the meaningful participation and inclusion of persons with disabilities in all operations and programming; to integrate disability inclusion as a key consideration for management and support functions; and to become an employer of choice for persons with disabilities

The DI Team works in close consultation with the different technical focal points of the DI Working Group at Headquarters, specifically across different key result areas reflected in the road map. The DI Team is further supported by an official Partnership with researchers from Trinity College Dublin, who are providing technical advice relating to disability data disaggregation. WFP is also partnering with CBM Global Inclusion Advisory Group (CBM-IAG) who are operating a Disability Inclusion Helpdesk for WFP; and Diversity & Ability who are developing and conducting capacity development trainings on DI.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Title of Post: Internship – Disability Inclusion

Supervisor: Disability Inclusion Officer

Unit: PRO Division – Disability Inclusion Team

Country: Italy

Duty Station: Remotely for HQ Rome, Italy

Duration of internship: 6 months

Expected Start Date: September 2023

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the overall supervision of the Disability Inclusion Officer, the candidate will perform the following duties:

Workstream 1: Support the DI Team Operations at Headquarters

• Support with the preparation of the bi-monthly DI Working Group meetings and quarterly DI Steering Committee meetings (i.e. drafting Notes for the Records, preparing presentations).
• Support with the coordination and organization of relevant DI-related webinars, workshops and events (i.e. WFP’s partnerships consultations on DI; workshops with Regional Bureaux; thematic webinars…).
• Support with coordinating the Disability Inclusion Affinity Group and the establishment of an External Advisory Group.
• Support in project management and timelines for tasks, projects and initiatives run by the DI Team. Develop internal tracking tools to monitor progress against the road map and on-going activities in WFP Country Offices.
• Support with the creation and implementation of communication plans and products such as newsletters, webinars, etc.
• Perform other related tasks as requested by the DI Team.

Workstream 2: Support Disability Inclusion Regional Roll Outs

• Support the Global DI Team and Regional Advisors in multiple bureaus with knowledge management activities; documenting best practices/case studies and lessons learned from the pilot initiative; drafting minutes from meetings; and other tasks as requested by the team.

Workstream 3: Knowledge Management

• Identify good practices and opportunities to capture good practices and lessons learned on DI at WFP.
• Drafting case studies and related knowledge products.
• Support the further development, advertisement and dissemination of the Disability Inclusion Team’s global knowledge management platform.
• Support with relevant activities to be determined with the candidate.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled with at least two years undergraduate or graduated studies completed, or recently graduated (within the past six months) in International Relations, Human Rights, Political Science, Economics, Information Management, Disability Studies, or other relevant fields.
• University course attendance in the past 12 months.
• Excellent command of English and working knowledge of a second UN language.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Lived experience of disability is an asset.
• Experience in graphic design, accessible formatting, and knowledge of the WCAG2.0 standards is highly desirable.

REQUIRED SOFT SKILLS:

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.
• Ability to work in multicultural and diverse settings.
• Proactiveness and excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit.
• Initiative, enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility.

WORKING LANGUAGES

Excellent knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required; knowledge of a second UN language is an asset.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

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

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• VA Reference no: 828065
• Closing Date: 16 July 2023 at 11:59pm Rome time

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.
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED

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