Intern -HR Data Analytics & visualization
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH THE LARGEST HUMANITARIAN AGENCY FIGHTING HUNGER WORLDWIDE?
You are invited to apply!
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
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. In Malawi, WFP works in partnership with the Government, other UN agencies, NGOs, civil society and the private sector, to strengthen integrated approach in addressing issues related to food systems and increasing focus on innovation, resilience programming and climate change adaptation. Our work improves livelihoods for smallholder farmers and other vulnerable populations, with an emphasis on women and youth in and alignment with Government strategies, particularly its Vision 2063.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Malawi Country Office of WFP is seeking motivated and qualified candidates to enroll for the 2023 Internship Programme. This position will be based in the Human Resources Unit, in Lilongwe. The internship will be for the period of 6 months from 1 June, 2023.
JOB PURPOSE
The HR Unit in in the process of driving use of data in management and operational decision making. The role Intern: HR Data Analytics & Visualization will be a great asset to lead and influence the WFP Malawi office in integrating this approach in our decision-making process by providing a variety of analysis, summary, reporting, and data visualization support. The position reports to the Head of HR.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
• Support internal reporting and data collection in the various workstreams and establish a HR analytics dashboard
• Leverage various tools and technology to analyse data and identify trends
• Take the lead in data analytics and visualization to aid in reporting and provide visual summaries by deploying the relevant tools/software.
• Assist in the review and development of desktop procedures and job aids
• Initiate process improvements based on data outcomes
• Coordinate tasks in support of small projects and events
• Participate in the establishment of HR data and development KPI for review by the head of HR.
• Develop data proposals and business cases for process improvement, and help with auditing and improving HR data processes
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
• Basic understanding of Human Resources functional areas and practices
• Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities and timeframes
• Strong inter-personal skills, willingness to interact with a diverse employee population and ability to maintain cohesion and discipline while working in a team setting
• Ability to work independently and effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access and data visualization software
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Must be a recent graduate (within the last 6 months) or actively pursuing an undergraduate degree and has competed 2 years of undergraduate study or pursuing graduate programme in Business Management, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Data Science, Applied Science, Human Resources or related field.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written English.
LEARNING ELEMENTS:
At the end of the assignment, the Intern should:
- The successful candidate will be assigned a project to work on for the duration of the internship. A completed project report and a presentation will form 50% of the deliverables for the internship.
- Create a repository of reference material of knowledge on HR data analytics and visualization.
- Understand the basic operations of the HR unit within WFP and the United Nations.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Type of Contract: Internship
Duty Station: Lilongwe, Malawi
Contract Duration: 6 Months
• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP.
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
• 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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline for sending applications is 17 April 2023
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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.
