Intern – Government Partnerships (8 month contract) Johannesburg 1
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ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. Present in nearly 80 countries, the organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas. We manage an operating budget of approximately $5.9 billion each year, distributing 12.6 billion rations to those most in need. We reach an average of 80 million people with food assistance in around 80 countries each year. The World Food Programme office in Johannesburg is a Regional Office coordinating and supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance to 12 Southern Africa countries including, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Malawi, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazaville, Tanzania.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Partnerships Unit in the Regional Bureau for Southern Africa (RBJ) is looking to engage a Partnerships Intern specifically dedicated to supporting donor relations/partnership and national governments in the region; to strengthen the Unit’s ability to manage critical resource mobilization; to carry out resource analysis and resource management functions; and to provide related support to Country Offices (COs) and WFP Headquarters (HQ) in Rome.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the supervision of the Government Partnerships Officer, the staff will:
1. Implement the work plan for an assigned area to enable WFP to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP strategic objectives.
2. Proactively contribute to a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; Support government donor and partner visibility and ensure partner conditions are met.
3. Use data and information to support senior management engagement with government donors/partners and to scope new partners, guided by programmatic assessment and context- specific analysis with the aim to enhance the impact of WFP’s work and diversify the resource base.
4. Solicit inputs, including operational updates, from Country Offices (COs) and other Regional Bureau Jonannesburg (RBJ) units to support the drafting of quality briefs and proactively highlight strategic issues to senior staff to inform best course of action and nurture partnership growth.
5. Gather and present internal and external data/information, using key information systems (e.g., Salesforce, WINGS, WFPgo), to support WFP’s effective positioning with government donors and partners.
6. Contribute to partnerships strategies, including the development of Partnership Action Plans; Draw up quality partner proposals and reports by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.
7. Support the Partnerships Unit in the development and follow-ups of MOUs and Agreements with external partners. This includes engaging with Legal Division at HQ to ensure that the MOUs and Agreements are compliant with the legal requirements of WFP.
8. Support the Partnerships Unit in its engagement with national governments and regional bodies, including by drafting correspondence for management such as Note Verbale and Letters to external partners.
9. Manage the Partnerships Unit database on Microsoft Team and SharePoint. This will entail continuous updating of contact details for external partners including SADC Embassies/High Commissions, donor government partners,
10. Other as required
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (for example, Bachelor’s degree) from a recognised university and have completed at least two years of the programme. Candidates should have attended classes in the past 12 months; or
- Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, Master degree) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the past 12 months; or
- Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university.
- Field of study : Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Sales & Marketing, Communications or other related field;
Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience in Research – particularly on background information and mapping, by desktop or by conducting interviews (where appropriate).
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to compile, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, prepare reports and draw conclusions and recommendations;
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
- Excellent skills in utilizing computer programmes, including Word, PowerPoint, and spreadsheets. Experience in Publisher is an asset.
Languages:
- Working knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English. Knowledge of French/Portuguese an added advantage.
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.
- 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;
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
This Vacancy Announcement will close on Thursday 12 January 2022 at 11:59pm Johannesburg Time.
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This position is only open to South African nationals or Permanent Residents of South Africa.
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
