New Internship Opportunities UN at The World Food Programme (WFP), PD Intern – Field Innovation
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| The World Food Programme (WFP) |
Jobs in Tanzania 2021: New Job Vacancies at The United Nations World Food Programme
(WFP) 2021
Requisition ID 141660 – Posted 09/04/2021 – Short Term Monthly – Africa, Southern – Tanzania, United Republic of – Dar-es-Salaam
PD Internship Programme 2021 – Field Innovation Hub Intern
Field Innovation Hub, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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 motivated and qualified candidates
to fill positions of the 2021 Policy and Programme Department (PD)
Internship Programme.
The position will either be based in our
Field Innovation Hub in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or home-based, depending
on the pandemic-caused restrictions. The internship will be for the
period of 3- 8 months from June/July 2021.
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Brief description of Tanzania Field Innovation Hub:
Assisting
almost 100 million people in around 83 countries each year, 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. WFP
partners with governments, other international organizations and UN
agencies, the private sector, and more than 1,000 national and
international NGOs in its operations to provide food assistance and
tackle the underlying causes of hunger.
We are currently seeking to fill an Innovation Advisor position in our Innovation Field Hub, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
WFP
believes that new ideas and disruptive approaches are crucial to
getting closer to achieving #zerohunger. We recognise the potential of
bold, creative innovations in technology, nutrition and agriculture to
create extraordinary, life-changing impact for millions of people.
To
this end, WFP’s first Field Innovation Hub (the Hub) was established in
Tanzania in 2017. Now in its fourth year, the Hub has laid the
groundwork for catalysing Tanzania’s innovation ecosystem and changing
the way WFP approaches both current and future operations. The Hub’s
work is closely aligned with the objectives of WFP Tanzania’s 2017-2021
country strategic plan, which focuses on supporting the Government of
Tanzania in its effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and
in particular the Zero Hunger 2030 agenda. In 2021, the hub is fully
dedicated towards finding opportunities to revolutionise WFP’s
activities to increase its impact and effectiveness.
The Hub’s work in Tanzania includes the following workstreams:
1)
Tailored innovation services: We work together with all units in WFP
Tanzania to embed innovation into the design and implementation of
existing and planned activities. We help incorporate innovation into
project proposals, help secure private sector partnerships, provide
support on the development of business cases and advise on the use of
emerging technologies. We extend these services to our government
partners and other key stakeholders.
2) Identifying, matching
and piloting innovation projects: We identify challenges within the
domains of WFP Tanzania’s work. We match these with local &
international startups or custom-design solutions together with WFP
colleagues and innovation partners. We then provide funding and support
to teams to refine & pilot their solutions using human-centered
design tools.
3) Exploring transformative innovation: We test
new approaches to innovation by leading a pioneering “moonshot” project
that aims to uncover radical solutions on longer, 10year time horizons
using techniques such as systems mapping and scenario planning.
4)
Build the innovation capacity of intra- and entrepreneurs: We support
WFP colleagues as well as external (aspiring) entrepreneurs to build
their innovation and business skills to develop and test their ideas.
5)
Catalysing the Tanzania innovation ecosystem: We play a key role in the
Tanzania innovation ecosystem by convening and supporting other hubs
and UN agencies through events, workshops and technical support.
The
Hub complements the global WFP Innovation Accelerator based in Munich,
Germany. Since its inception five years ago, the Accelerator has grown
to a team of 50 innovators from diverse backgrounds. The Tanzania hub is
the first dedicated WFP field team for innovation initiatives and works
very closely with the Accelerator and the Country Office team in
Tanzania to deliver on its objectives.
General Information
Title of Post: PD Internship_Field Innovation Hub
Supervisor: Head of Innovation – Programme Policy Officer
Unit: Field Innovation Hub
Country: Tanzania
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Duration of internship: 3-8 months
Expected Start Date: June/July 2021
Duties and responsibilities
Under
the direct supervision of the Head of the WFP Tanzania Field Innovation
Hub, as well as the Senior Innovation Advisor, the candidate will
perform the following duties:
- Provide support to project
managers on sourcing and selection of high potential innovation
projects, which could include desktop research, attending startup events
in Tanzania, requesting and reviewing pitch decks, and attending
selection calls with teams. - Contribute to the design and
execution of pilot projects, including desktop research, preparing and
participating in innovation bootcamps, drafting of project proposals and
presentations to units within WFP Tanzania. - Provide support
to the Ecosystem engagement manager on tasks such as preparing events,
and developing communication and promotion materials. - Support with other ad hoc requests as required
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Qualifications and experience
- Currently
enrolled with in a graduate programme and have attended classes in the
past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a graduate programme (within
six months prior to the application to the internship programme).
Students in the field of Business, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture,
Nutrition or Computer Sciences are preferred - Excellent command of English; Working knowledge of a second UN language would be an asset
- Proficiency in modern office tools (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Suite)
- Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, demonstrating through extracurricular activities.
- Background or experience living/working in East Africa is a strong plus
- Technical or design skills are a plus
Required soft skills/WFP Competencies:
- Open-minded
- Driven by impact
- Self-starter
Working Languages
Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required.
Supervision (Level/Methods of Supervision)
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Under
the direct supervision of Head of the WFP Tanzania Field Innovation
Hub, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance and
technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as
learning and development discussions will be elemental part of the
supervision. The Hub’s Senior Innovation Advisor will be the
second-level supervisor. With the support of a comprehensive induction
package and assignment of a buddy/mentor, the intern will rapidly become
a productive member of the 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.
Learning Elements
At the end of the assignment, the Intern should possess:
- Good understanding of WFP’s approach to innovation
- Exposure to practical use of innovation methodologies such as HCD and Lean Startup
- First-hand exposure to WFP innovation in the field in Tanzania
- General understanding of WFP overall operations
- Experience
seeing key parts of the journey from a key challenge or opportunity for
innovation, to implementation of an innovation project in close
cooperation with other functional units in WFP.
The
internship at the Innovation hub exposed me to a wide range of
innovation projects at different stages, and I got the opportunity to
take the lead in a good number of initiatives that have contributed
immensely to my understanding of WFP’s approach to innovation and its
overall operations. I’m sure you will enjoy the ride like I did!
From Wilfred Simon, WFP Tanzania Field Innovation Hub Intern 2020-2021
Information on the Country of Assignment
Life
for expatriates in Dar es Salaam is characterized by an international
community, with good employment opportunities and decent incomes,
reasonable prices for housing (to rent or buy), and plenty of people
from abroad to socialize with. Services are much better than the
Tanzanian average, with efficient banking facilities and a simple visa
system, as well as reliable internet. The construction boom of recent
years also means there is plenty of choice for housing, such as modern
apartments, and a variety of schools, including international schools
specifically for foreigners.
Tanzania is generally a safe and
peaceful country. However, like anywhere, it is wise to observe certain
precautions, especially in larger urban areas. For international
visitors, and indeed anyone not well acquainted with their surroundings,
it is generally not a good idea to walk around at night (apart from the
risk of robbery in certain areas, street lighting and sidewalks are not
common but fast-moving cars are). The medical facilities in Tanzania
are somewhat limited. State-owned hospitals tend to be overcrowded and
the standard of care is not comparable to international standards. Most
expatriates opt for private healthcare and there are good providers in
Dar es Salaam, with information widely available.
VA Reference no: 141660
Closing Date: 2 May 2021
Please note that the deadline is at 11:59 pm Rome time (GMT + 1)
Terms and Conditions:
- Interns
receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000
per month depending on the duty station of assignment. - WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
- 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. - Candidates who bear any of the following
relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons,
daughters, brothers or sisters.
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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.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be
offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and
Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission
(ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit
Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within
the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both
during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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