Remote Internship - Programme and Policy Development Department (PD), NGO Unit, Partnership HQ Rome
Support the NGO Partnerships Unit in various data management tasks.
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Overview
Support the NGO Partnerships Unit in various data management tasks.
You have:
- Currently enrolled in a graduate programme and have attended classes in the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme).
- Preferred Field of Study: Development Studies, International Relations, Communications, Social sciences, Economics, Humanities or related fields.
- Knowledge or experience with specific Office 365 tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Publisher is a distinct advantage.
- Understanding of and interest in humanitarian and development issues and trends.
- Some work experience in event organization and/or knowledge management is an asset.
- Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required.
# Internship
Programme and Policy Development Department (PD)
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Unit: NGO – NGO Partnership
Remote Internship 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 motivated and qualified candidates to fill positions of the 2021 Policy and Programme Department (PD) Internship Programme.
The position will either be based in the NGO Partnership Unit in Rome, Italy, or home-based, depending on the pandemic-caused restrictions.
Brief description of NGO Partnership Unit:
The NGO Partnership Unit provides technical, operational and strategic guidance globally for all aspects of NGO engagement. WFP partners every year with over 800 NGOs globally, around 80% of which are local actors. The NGO Unit provides daily technical support for standard management of cooperating partnerships to WFP’s Country Offices and Regional Bureaus, as well as support for NGO partners. The Unit also organizes the Annual WFP Partnership Consultation and builds global strategic relations with NGO partners and other stakeholders.
General Information
- Title of Post: PD Internship - NGO partnerships with a focus on CP data management
- Supervisor: NGO Unit Communication Officer
- Unit: NGO Partnerships Unit
- Country: Italy
- Duty Station: Remote internship for HQ Rome
- Duration of internship: 6 months with possibility of extension
- Expected Start Date: January 2022
Duties and responsibilities
The candidate will perform the following duties:
• Support team on ensuring information and data on cooperating partners is up-to-date for use in reporting, briefings and communications.
• Support the CP regional bureau focal points with queries on access to proper information, guidance, and data upon request.
• Support the development of training modules and webinars for country offices and partners related to technical or operational guidance as needed to augment changes within the Version 2 Corporate Framework on NGO partnership management.
• Assist and support with the research and development of the unit’s overall Knowledge Management strategy.
• Assist and support with the development of the new Communications strategy.
• Help create, proofread, and upload content for the unit webpages and e-learning platforms.
• Take meeting minutes, prepare Notes for the Record, and collect Q & A during meetings, events and consultations and disseminate them as required.
• Perform other related duties, as required.
Qualifications and experience
- Currently enrolled with in a graduate programme and have attended classes in the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme).
- Preferred Field of Study: Development Studies, International Relations, Communications, Social sciences, Economics, Humanities or related fields
- Knowledge or experience with specific Office 365 tools (or their consumer equivalents) such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Publisher is a distinct advantage
- Understanding of and interest in humanitarian and development issues and trends.
- Some work experience in event organization and/or knowledge management is an asset
Required soft skills/WFP Competencies:
- Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team
- Flexibility
- Ability to take initiative and be pro-active
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
Working Languages
Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required.
Supervision (Level/Methods of Supervision)
Under the direct supervision of the Communication Officer of the NGO Partnership Unit, 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 Unit 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 become familiar with how WFP strategically engages with its NGO partners
Have further developed their organizational and communications skills
Have a broad understanding of the work of an international operational UN organisation
Have experienced working as part of a multi-cultural team.
Information on the Country of Assignment
Living conditions in Rome, Italy (Remote Internship)
(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: 154791
Closing Date: 29 December 2021
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.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks at once? | This question assesses your multitasking and organizational skills. | Provide a specific example where you balanced several responsibilities successfully. |
| What motivates you to work in humanitarian fields? | The interviewer wants to gauge your passion and commitment to the sector. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle constructive criticism? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you've worked effectively in a multicultural team. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a project where you had to use data to make decisions. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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