Internship Opportunities at World Food Programme (WFP)

JOB PURPOSE

• The Procurement unit would like to harness the business-oriented analysis skills to better achieve its strategic goals of being agile, being reliable & cost efficient, supporting quality & safety, and strengthening national capacities & markets. With the intern on board we look forward to promote end-to-end visibility on procurement function, and leverage advanced analytics and optimization tools.
• Under the direct supervision of the Procurement Officer, 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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The tasks to be assigned to the intern include but are not limited to:

• Support on purchase requisitions and data analysis on prices and other key data points
• Ensure that data pipelines are robust and remain healthy to sustain automated analyses
• Support on collation and design of traceability template for deployment in local/regional procurement data collection
• Support progress against project milestones to ensure timely completion of project deliverables
• Leverage optimisation to enhance Procurement unit performance by way of system and process improvements
• Be proactive in liaising with the different FOs to collate analyse and present, in a timely manner, data for various reporting requirements
• Produce dashboards to support the work of Procurement unit
• Any other tasks required to support Procurement operations
• Be a proactive listener to Procurement unit challenges and propose relevant analytical support.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : Recent graduate from a Bachelors programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) in the field of Business Management or Procurement or a related field.
• Language: Fluency in spoken and written English.

BACKGROUND

• The Innovation Unit is seeking an intern to support various Innovation projects under the Innovation Consultancy Services. The applicant would support various workshops with planning, co-facilitation and reporting, support field research projects, testing solutions and the documentations of all processes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Working in collaboration with Project Managers and Innovation Managers, the Innovations Unit Intern will support innovation projects as follows:

• Assist in the organisation and preparation for events, meetings, innovation boot-camps and workshops (in person and virtual).
• Support the facilitation of Innovation Workshops.
• Conduct user research and community engagement regarding issues on innovations in the humanitarian sector.
• Assist in writing research reports including creative visualisation of the insights collected.
• Assist in drafting and writing documents and communication materials, including stories for social media, internal and external sites.
• Assist in preparation of fundraising materials such as Concept Notes, Proposals etc and associated follow up meetings and actions.
• Participate in relevant internal and external meetings relevant to the Innovation Unit as requested and assist with note-taking and documentation.
• Support any other activities related to innovation and achieving zero hunger as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Recent graduate from a Bachelors programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) in the field of Business, Communication, Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Nutrition, International Development, Public Policy or other related studies.
• Language : Fluent in written and spoken English

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to produce high-quality written materials and write clearly.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Online Communication.
• Proficiency in creating high-quality presentations and reports
• Some experience in facilitating workshops and or group work or strong willingness to learn
• Basic understanding of Innovation Methodologies such as Human-cantered Design
• Strong project management skills.
• Collaborative spirit, able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.
• 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.
• Experience using innovative tools and methodologies (such as Human-centered Design) in humanitarian projects preferred.
• Good visual sense – affinity towards graphic design or creating clean and clear visual presentations preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Successful Innovation projects delivered
• Successful research projects submitted with clear insights.
• Successful Innovation workshops delivered

DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS

• Quality reports
• Successful preparation of innovation meetings
• Innovative ideas

JOB PURPOSE

• The risk unit is looking for an intern to support critical unit functions, here in Nairobi. It is a great opportunity to see how the risks are managed, compliance is enhanced and get exposure to both field missions as well as the office-based workplan in Nairobi.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the supervision of the Risk Officer, the Intern will:

• Assist in conducting regular Privacy Impact Assessments to review risks associated with WFP’s data collection, management and sharing practices. Analysis across systems (SCOPE, CTM, CFM, COMET. LESS) and modalities/ activities (in-kind, CBT, SFP, social protection, nutrition, etc.)
• Assist in developing data protection risk mitigation measures, and monitor their implementation with respective units/offices
• Proactively review data-sharing needs across the operation, and coordination and contribute to the development of respective data sharing agreements for the CO, in consultation with Legal, and partners.
• Assist in carrying out compliance assessments in the field and perform walk through tests to identify areas of improvements in the process.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:  Recent graduate from a bachelor or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) in Accounting, risk managed, data analysis, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field.
• Language:  Fluency in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Adaptable to an international, multicultural, and multilingual environment
• Availability and willingness to travel as required to different areas in Kenya
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Good communication skills and be able to work in a team

DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS

• Quality reports
• Successful Missions
• Attending to queries and supporting staff accordingly.
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to learn fast and interpret data and explore systems
• Ability to learn fast and interpret data and explore systems

JOB PURPOSE

• The National Development Advisor’s function within WFP Kenya encompasses a broad and dynamic scope, focusing on strategic planning, policy analysis, partnership building, advocacy, and leading innovative finance initiatives. An intern will significantly enhance the function’s effectiveness by assisting with research, supporting communication efforts, and facilitating stakeholder engagement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The intern will engage in a range of tasks to support the National Development Advisor’s strategic objectives, including:

• Conducting policy and strategy analysis, assisting in the development of advocacy materials, and contributing to partnership building initiatives.
• Participating in the monitoring and evaluation of national development plans, aiding in identifying alignment opportunities with WFP’s objectives.
•  Supporting in the preparation of reports and presentations for stakeholder engagement, including government officials and development partners, and assist in organizing and participating in relevant meetings and workshops.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, International Development, Development Economics and/or a related Field.
• Graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a Bachelor’s or equivalent studies.

Language:  Fluency in both oral and written English is required.

Additional skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams Platform
• Previous experience in Development, Policy analysis or a related field is an added advantage.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Effective assistance in analyzing government priorities and development strategies to align with WFP’s objectives, resulting in strategic advice that informs WFP’s engagement and program implementation.
• Successful contribution to the development and implementation of advocacy materials and communication strategies that enhance WFP’s visibility and role in national development.
• Meaningful participation in stakeholder meetings and workshops, demonstrating the ability to gather relevant information, engage with partners, and contribute to partnership building.
• The production of high-quality reports, briefing notes, and presentations that support WFP’s strategic objectives and decision-making processes.
• Demonstrable learning and professional development in areas relevant to WFP’s mission and the intern’s career aspirations, as reflected in their end-of-internship report

JOB PURPOSE

Management Services, especially the asset management and stores docket currently manages the assets received for the CO and dispatched to various offices and this workload is quite heavy and challenging as any errors can lead to loss of resources, damage of assets and in accurate data of the assets as well as the respective custodians of said assets, as well as the risk of theft in the stores.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Asset & Stores Management

• The intern will work with Staff in asset and stores section in day-to-day activities.
• Receipt of assets in the stores either new assets from suppliers or old assets from other WFP offices.
• Tagging of assets
• Recording of new assets in the WFP Corporate systems Global Equipment Management System (GEMS) and generate the equipment record (EMR).
• Dispatch of assets to various offices and preparing Transfer Work Orders for the assets in GEMS
• Prepare and issuance of individual staff inventory forms.
• Support with the preparation of the monthly management report.
• Support with the preparation of the quarterly risk report.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and/or Stores Management or equivalent.
• Graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a Bachelor’s/master’s degree or equivalent studies.

Language:  Fluency in both oral and written English is required.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Accurate updated assets records in the GEMS (Custodian/location) following movement of staff within Nairobi Office.
• Accurate updated stock cards in the WFP non-food items (NFI) Stores.
• Timely closure of Work Orders upon receipt of goods in the NFI stores.