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Internship – Government Partnerships WFP Berlin Office 1

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Internship – Government Partnerships Division

WFP Berlin Global Office, Germany

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 Government Partnerships unit of the Global Office Germany, based in Berlin.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION:

The Government Partnerships unit of the Global Office in Berlin supports organization-wide efforts to meet the resource needs at corporate and country levels through active engagement with the government and public sector institutions in Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein; enables accurate contribution forecasting and efficient contribution registration and develops and expands resource partnerships in this context in collaboration with other WFP stakeholders at all levels.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Title of Post: Internship
  • Supervisor: Government Partnerships Officer
  • Unit: Government Partnership
  • Country: Germany
  • Duty Station: Berlin, Germany
  • Duration of internship: 6 months
  • Expected Start Date: 20 February 2022

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supporting the review of project proposals for Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein in close exchange with colleagues from WFP Regional Bureaus and Country Offices
  • Preparing of briefing documents and background materials for meetings and conferences
  • Updating project overviews, contribution tables, and graphs using relevant data
  • Support with keeping donor counterparts informed on developments of WFP operations
  • Drafting internal and external emails and letters, as well as official correspondence
  • Taking notes for the record during internal and external meetings and events
  • Preparing weekly highlights on WFP-relevant political developments in Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein and the WFP Berlin Office
  • Maintaining an overview of upcoming events and meetings and supporting in their organization and preparation
  • Supporting the coordination of WFP-internal processes
  • Performing other related 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.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in German and English are required. Second UN language would be an asset

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Strong teamwork skills

WORKING LANGUAGES

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

Working knowledge of German (proficiency/level C) is required.

SUPERVISION (Level/Methods of Supervision)

Under the direct supervision of a Government Partnerships Officer, 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 an elemental part of the supervision. With the support of a comprehensive induction package and assignment of a buddy/mentor, the intern will rapidly become a productive fully integrated member of the Government Partnerships team in Berlin.

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:

  • Have developed an understanding of WFP’s mandate and work
  • Be familiar with Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein as a donors
  • Be familiar with the structure and content of WFP project proposals
  • Have developed an understanding of WFP’s donor contribution process and cycle

INFORMATION ON THE COUNTRY OF ASSIGNMENT

Living conditions in Berlin, Germany

(Living conditions, security, health, etc)

The security situation in Germany remains in line with other European Countries. There are no specific threats against the UN in Germany.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

  • VA Reference no: 178936
  • Closing Date: 2 January 2023 at 11:59pm Rome time.

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 recognized 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.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

Applies Strategic Thinking

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications.  WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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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