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Food Security Intern

Rome

  • Organization: IDLO - International Development Law Organization
  • Location: Rome
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
  • Closing Date: Closed

THE FOOD SECURITY UNIT 

The Food Security Unit (FSU) is part of the Program department and it aims to support the programmatic work related to Strategic Objective 5 of IDLO’s Strategic Plan 2020-2024. IDLO’s work on food security focuses on strengthening the links between the rule of law (SDG16) and the right to food and nutrition (SDG2). Building on the principles of equality, inclusiveness, non-discrimination, participation, transparency, and accountability, IDLO works to enable legal environments for the realization of the right to adequate food and related human rights, such as the right to health. For this IDLO works in close collaboration with FAO and IFAD, including joint programmatic activities. 

THE INTERNSHIP 

Reporting to the Food Security Program lead, the Food security Intern will support the work of the Unit and will be assigned, but not necessarily limited to, the following duties and responsibilities: 

  • Support implementation of the activities related to the Food security portfolio 
  • Support the elaboration of briefing notes and technical notes on FSU meetings and activities.
  • Assist in coordination between FSU and Field Offices and HQ Departments for the implementation of program activities.
  • Provide administrative support to the FSU and ensure process integrity. 
  • Support the development, formatting, and review of the Unit’s materials
  • Support research into political, economic, and legal aspects related to food security and the right to food.
  • Support the Unit in ensuring program design and reporting quality assurance.
  • Support transparent and updated program-related data and knowledge management, including over the Unit’s Intranet site.
  • Provide the Unit with general support on a rolling basis.

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IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

  • Have completed or be enrolled in a post-graduate (required) course of study at a university or equivalent higher education institution in a field relevant to IDLO’s work (law, economy, sociology, agronomy, and food sciences, environmental sciences, political sciences, and/or similar, Human Rights);
  • Knowledge and/or previous experience in the field of Food Security, Climate Change, Sustainability, and/or the Right to Food is a strong asset. 
  • Work experience in the NGO sector or international development is an asset.

Languages

  • Fluent oral and professional writing skills in English are essential.
  • Good command of oral and written French and/or Spanish would be an asset.

Technical Competencies

  • Advanced computer skills, and in a particular excellent ability to use Microsoft Office package;
  • The sound capacity of analysis and synthesis;
  • Practical experience with clear, concise writing;
  • Strong ability to draft and revise documents and handle business correspondence;
  • Solid organizational skills.

 Behavioral Competencies

  • Good team player, positive attitude, flexible mind, comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Ability to work constructively with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Ability to respond timely to queries and provide feedback;
  • Ability to work proactively and independently and doing so in a well-organized manner and exercising sound judgment. 
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The internship is expected to start in the month of October.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

IDLO will provide the selected intern with a monthly stipend of €600. IDLO does not provide cost coverage for travel arrangements, nor for any other related living and accommodation expenses. Due to the current health emergency, the possibility of a remote internship might be taken into consideration, if required by circumstances.

Internships are offered for three (3) months and are renewable for an additional three (3) months, up to a maximum of six (6) months. This internship is for a full-time placement (5 days a week). 

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications of qualified and diverse candidates.

IDLO is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature; or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the intern assigned to this work. This may not be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

The Director-General of IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities and determine whether or when an internship position may be filled consistent with business and organizational needs.

 

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