Internship - Technology Division - Quelimane and Beira, Mozambique

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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, colour, 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.

ABOUT WFP

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 two (2) national intern positions with TEChnology Unit to be based one in Quelimane and one in Beira, Mozambique.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled and have attended University courses in the last 12 months inclusive of having completed at least two years of graduate studies or have recently graduated in the last 6 months in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent areas of studies.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Knowledge of any creative and attractive online tool will be an advantage (ex: Canvas, Sway, etc).
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.

JOB PURPOSE

WFP is currently seeking motivated and qualified candidates to enroll for the 2023 National Internship Programme. The selected candidate will have a great opportunity to gain IT skills with support from Maputo due to the size of the office and operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office functional supervision of the Head of TEC, the candidate will provide IT support to the office such as daily user support, fixing printer issues, ensuring that connectivity is optimal, install and configure IT equipment (computers, phones etc.) as well as asset management task.

DESIRED SKILLS FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Proven analytical and report-writing skills.
• Collaborative spirit with the ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures.
• Strong drive, self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Proactive attitude, shows initiative and has a sense of accountability.
• Ability to work productively and in an organized fashion.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP of US$ 575 per month.
• 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;

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications will be received by 21 May 2023.

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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.