Program Business support Assistant(Relief SCOPE Management) Intern, Hargeisa
Support relief project beneficiary interventions and monitoring efforts.
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Overview
Support relief project beneficiary interventions and monitoring efforts.
You have:
- Candidates must have completed at least one degree in the last 12 months.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Somali.
- Understanding of applicable Information Technology application programs.
- Intermediate troubleshooting and analytical skills for basic IT applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
- Basic report-writing skills.
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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 or disability.
Posting Dates
Date of Issue: 1st December 2022 Closing Date: 18th December 2022
About WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme 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.
Why Join WFP
The World Food Programme provides food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, and relief through the hard work of more than 500 employees who contribute to make Somalia hunger free in close partnership with local partners
The Female Internship Programme
The Internship Programme is a learning opportunity aimed at attracting young and talented candidates/students across the globe. The programme will provide selected candidates/students with the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work assignment in a field related to the work of WFP. This will promote better understanding of WFP Somalia’s mandate and programmes. Similarly, the programme will provide WFP with qualified individuals specializing in relevant fields in line with WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
WFP Somalia’s activities include food assistance for relief, school feeding, safety nets, nutrition and food assistance for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers. You will be part of a dynamic team that effectively identifies, monitors, evaluates, and manages the organization’s strategic, operational, fiduciary and financial risks in support of WFP’s country strategic plan for Somalia.
This position is open to qualified Somali female nationals.
What you will do
Support in the enrolments of Relief Project beneficiary interventions, cyclization, card registration, and issuance. Provide updates on the SCOPE process from registration to card printing and distribution on a regular basis Support partners, local community, and administrative authorities to ensure better implementation of WFP program SOPE rollout as per the organization guidelines and standard operation procedures (SOPs). Conduct field missions on WFP Relief activity sites to monitor the implementation program, management, and use of targeting criteria in line with WFP principles Produce relevant reports, success stories, and evidence-based indicators at all levels of the project life cycle (i.e., process/output, outcome, and impact indicators). In consultation with the Relief focal point and the head of the section, follow up on SCOPE issues arising from enrolments and redemption and provide the necessary support for rectification, Ensure good management of WFP SCOPE equipment held by the Relief partners, from collection to return; manage their troubleshooting and insure coordination on this between WFP and the CPs Follow up on SCOPE cards-related issues and provide feedback to the Unit focal point(s) and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Produce weekly progress reports and participate in unit meetings as part of accountability. Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
- The Internship Programme is open to Somali female candidates who meet the following criteria:
- Completed an undergraduate or graduate degree program (e.g., a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree) at a recognized university, majoring in social science, Information Technology, and/or related fields
- Candidates must have completed at least the first degree in the last 12 months.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Somali
Are you Competent to this job ? Do you have
- Communication Skills.
- Teamwork Skills.
- Understanding of applicable Information technology application program to-day applications
- Intermediate troubleshooting and analytical skills for basic IT application applications excel, word PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft teams
- Basic report-writing skills
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Contract 8months
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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to communicate effectively with a team during a project? | This question assesses your communication and teamwork skills, which are essential for this role. | Provide an example of a project where communication was key, highlighting how you ensured information flowed among team members. |
| How would you approach a situation where you face a technical issue with software you are required to use? | They want to understand your troubleshooting abilities and your approach to resolving technical challenges. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you worked on a report. What was your process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple assignments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In what ways do you think your education has prepared you for this internship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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