Internship – Risk and Insurance Unit, Operational Risk Mitigation Service (SCOR), WFP HQ Rome, Italy

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Internship – Risk and Insurance Unit

Operational Risk Mitigation Service, SCOR

HQ 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 Risk and Insurance Unit, based in Rome, Italy.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION:

The Operational Risk Mitigation Service (SCOR) develops and implements risk management and insurance programmes to respond to evolving organizational needs. We work with relevant services to design and implement effective risk mitigation solutions, provide pre-emptive guidance on practical loss prevention; coordinate the determination of causes of loss and damage and direct salvage reconditioning and disposal of any damaged cargo.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Insurance Analyst and in collaboration with SCOR colleagues, the intern will support operations by reviewing, analyzing and capturing incidents.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Title of Post: Internship
• Supervisor: Insurance Analyst
• Unit: SCOR
• Country: Italy
• Duty Station: Rome
• Duration of internship: 6 months (possible extension)
• Expected Start Date: February 2023

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Insurance Analyst, the candidate will perform the following duties:

• Support the accurate capturing of incidents, by working with INS colleagues to review, analyse and capture incidents in the insurance management system
• Gather and organize documenting evidence to support reported cases
• Analyze cases to determine relevant priority levels
• Get familiar with the branches of the team and support in proper assignment of cases
• Follow up on the life cycle and raise any concerns where highly prioritized incidents are at risk of delays
• Assist in the determination of incidents that require thorough investigation and capture root cause and investigatory evidence in the system
• Support the team in preparation of research, reports, presentations in relation to incidents

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.
• Relevant field of studies: Business Studies and/or Management Science

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Good attention to detail and strong communication and reporting skills
• Outstanding research, data entry and analytical skills
• General knowledge of capturing information and assigning priority in systems
• Work effectively in a multi-cultural and diverse international environment
• Ability to plan work and organize tasks with reasonable supervision
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate problems and obstacles

WORKING LANGUAGES

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

SUPERVISION (Level/Methods of Supervision)

Under the direct supervision of the insurance analyst (systems and information), the incumbent will be provided with mentoring, guidance and technical supervision. Performance planning, reviews and active feedback will be an elemental part of the supervision. The incumbent will also be in active contact with the Director of INS. 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:

• Gain advanced insight in incidence reporting, losses and other industry standard insurance processes.
• Have a greater understanding of WFP’s work and how WFP uses risk and insurance to support its programmatic goals
• Develop technical skills in data capturing and recording in information management systems
• Work as part of a multicultural, diverse team and international environment
• Understand key thematic areas of WFP’s work

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• VA Reference no: 222541
• Closing Date: 15 February 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 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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