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Intern (Partnership)

Islamabad

  • Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
  • Location: Islamabad
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
    • Public, Private Partnership
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

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.

In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 75 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this function is to strengthen resources mobilization function at the country office. The function will provide administrative support in updating data bases, undertaking research and mapping of existing donor priorities and help in development of engagement plan with non-traditional donors and private sector. The function also support advocacy events and in preparation of short reports.
 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

  1. Undertake a review of databases and update
  2. Review donor contracts and update reporting matrix.
  3. Prepare short donor specific report especially
  4. Assist in Donor Visibility Events planned
  5. Mapping of Private Sector
  6. Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (for example, Bachelor’s degree) from a recognised university and have completed at least two years of the programme. Candidates should have attended classes in the past 12 months, prefereably in Business Administration, Economic or International Relations;
  • Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, Master degree) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the past 12 months, , prefereably in Business Administration, Economic or International Relations;
  • Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university, prefereably in Business Administration, Economic or International Relations;
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point);
  • Fluent in English
  • The Programme 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;

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Able to produce clear and concise written reports, undertake research projects, effective presentation skills

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Preferably fresh qualified Master’s student or alternatively one year of relevant progressively responsible experience in development sector.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for applications is 09 October 2017.

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Qualified female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

 
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