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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
JOB RELATED KEY INFORMATION:
Job Title: Intern
Type of contract: Internship
Duration: 3 Months
Duty Station: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Vacancy Number: 826740
Date of Publication: 27 April 2023
Deadline of Application: 10 May 2023
This vacancy announcement is for International Candidates
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
Depending on the duty station of assignment, 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;
JOB PURPOSE
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the intern will be responsible for researching issues prioritized in the National Pathway Document identified during the National Food Systems Dialogues that occurred in Bangladesh in 2021 and contributed to the UN Food Systems Summit. This work will focus particularly on issues around food waste and food and nutritious loss.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
The selected candidate will be assisting the WFP [[Programme Unit]] with the following key duties:
• Familiarize on the Bangladesh Action Plan for the Food Summit and monitor and report media, and public communications around food waste.
• Attend when required food systems related event, facilitate communication with key stakeholders as guided.
• Support in drafting, editing technical documents on food systems with other stakeholders.
• Gather evidence and practices around the causes of food waste and food loss. Research food waste and food loss solutions most appropriate to the Bangladesh context;
• Map existing relevant initiatives in Bangladesh led by both public, private sector or non-governmental entities;
• Support efficient liaison with FAO or other relevant stakeholders on relevant issues related to the Food Summit and WFP’s work;
• Take notes and provide written summaries of meetings as necessary;
• Any other duties as required
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled and have attended University courses in the last 12 months inclusive of having completed at least two years of undergraduate studies or have recently graduated in the last 6 months’ [[Please insert the relevant field of study]];
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point);
- Fluent in English
- [[Other specific requirements (if any)]]
ABOUT WFP
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.
For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:
- Leading by example with integrity,
- Driving results and delivering on commitments,
- Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
- Applying strategic thinking,
- Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
10 May 2023