Intern
Attachment & Internship Jobs
- World Food Programme (WFP)
- Expires 12 Aug 2020
- Bulawayo
- Internship
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
To provide support for the project management for the activities to support smallholder farmers and the engagement in Zimbabwe with countries related to those activities，for the advancement of the South-South cooperation and for the exploration of partnerships with private sector and NGO partners for the office.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide technical support and assist in the implementation of Zimbabwe of the smallholder agricultural marketing activities in alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines in particular the integrated resilience building activities.
Compile and analyse data and prepare reports for smallholder agricultural marketing activities in order to support operational decision-making.
Liaise with counterparts from related countries involved in agricultural marketing, post-harvest management to build partnerships between those actors and WFP Zimbabwe for the enhancing the of Zimbabwes smallholder agricultural marketing activities.
Communicate with local Zimbabwean partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions as relevant to capacity strengthening initiatives and results.
Carry out research on issues related to Zimbabwen policies on agricultural marketing and ideal post-harvest management techniques for field crops and grains.
Follow standard WFP procedures and guidance relating to due diligence and engagement with partners in smallholder agricultural activities.
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications and Experience
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’ in economics, urban and rural planning, social sciences, agriculture, environmental sciences, agricultural insurance,project management and disaster risk management or related field
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point);
Fluent in English Language
Students studying in graduate course or higher in International Studies, Agricultural Economics, Policy Studies, Human welfare Studies, Economics or other field relevant to smallholders farmers support and partnership building for international development assistance. A mix of studies at universities in different countries is considered an advantage.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
· Interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
· Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with very good outcomes.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
· Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, or graduate degree programme.
· Pursuing at least a first-level university degree in management, international relations, business administration, communications, business administration, social sciences or related field.
· Knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications; excellent knowledge of MS Office is required.
· Knowledge in the field of Programmes is a plus
· Experience in or exposure to international or humanitarian settings either as volunteer or as part of work or study would be an advantage.
Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers or sisters.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
