# Remote Internship – Information Management

Operations Management Support

Homebased for HQ 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 an Internship position in the Operation Management Support Office (OMS), home-based.

Brief description of (Unit), (Division):

OMS plays a key role in supporting the Office of the Chief of Staff, as well as the regional bureaux and country offices, across a series of core and cross-cutting operational themes. These include: 1. Programme Review and Approval Process; 2. Regional Bureaux and Country Offices Support; 3. Participation in Executive Director Meetings; 4. Preparation of Operational and other Reports; 5. Facilitate the departmental engagement for the finalization and implementation of internal and external audit recommendations to Regional Bureaux and country offices, as well as monitor the implementation of evaluation recommendations for External Audits on RBs/COs; among others.

General Information

• Title of Post: Internship
• Supervisor: Programme Policy Officer
• Unit: OMS
• Country: Italy
• Duty Station: Homebased for HQ Rome
• Duration of internship: 8 months
• Expected Start Date: 1 April 2022

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer, the candidate will perform the following duties:

• Support information and data gathering for OMS-led initiatives;
• Participate in meetings as relevant;
• Support the preparation of Notes for the Records and brief reports;
• English proofreading and formatting documents;
• Any other business as requested

Qualifications and experience

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme, or if at undergraduate level, with at least two years completed; or recently graduated (within the past six months). Preferred areas of study include Public Administration, International relations, development studies, political science, social science, or relevant field; but any area of studies will be considered;
• University course attendance in the past 12 months;
• Excellent command of English; Working knowledge of a second WFP language would be an asset (French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese);
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Sound analytical and data collection skills;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Candidates from developing countries and women candidates will be particularly welcome.

Required soft skills/WFP Competencies:

• Ability to plan and organize work with reasonable supervision;

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

• Initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility with excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a team.

Working Languages

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

Supervision (Level/Methods of Supervision)

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance and technical supervision. OMS Deputy Director will be the second-level supervisor. Through an induction package – including face to face sessions and written documents - the volunteer will rapidly become a productive member of the team.

Training components

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

Learning Elements

At the end of the assignment, the Intern should:

• Understand WFP’s mandate and have a sound knowledge of the work performed worldwide;
• Have developed basic skills for Information Management.

Information on the Country of Assignment

NA. The position is expected to be 100% home-based.

VA Reference no: 155970

Closing Date: 31 January 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 his/her physical location at the time of the internship
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
• 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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