World Food Program Internships in 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 to fill an intern position in the Supply Chain Food Systems & Country Capacity Strengthening team in the Strategic Engagement Unit (SCOE) of the Supply Chain Operations Division (SCO). This position is based in Rome, Italy.

• Title of Post: Internship
• Supervisor: Head and Deputy Head of Food Systems & CCS Team
• Unit: SCOE, Strategic Engagement Unit
• Country: Italy
• Duty Station: Rome
• Duration of internship: 6 months
• Expected Start Date: October 2023

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct desk research in support of longer-term supply chain projects and provide summaries and/or analysis;
• Assist with information management activities;
• Support the WFP Supply Chain Country Capacity knowledge management platform;
• Assist with the preparation of documents including presentation material and briefing packs in support of SCOE activities and field operations;
• Support in preparation and development of material as part of training programmes and deployments;
• Take and keep notes and meeting minutes as needed; and perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme from a recognized university OR recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university;
• University course attendance in the past 12 months.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Proficient in MS Office package, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Having demonstrated ability in supply chain, food systems and logistics performance analysis is an advantage.

WORKING LANGUAGES

Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C).

Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, French, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is desirable.

SUPERVISION

Under the direct supervision of Head and Deputy Head of Food Systems & CCS 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.