Internship – Partnerships and Communications, WFP Nordic Office, Copenhagen
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Internship – Partnerships and Communications,
WFP Nordic Office, Copenhagen
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 WFP Nordic Office, based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION:
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) Nordic Office presence in Copenhagen provides a strategic entry point to the Nordic governments – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden – combined the 3rd largest overall government donor to WFP (2022) and top donors of flexible funding. Through proactive advocacy, effective positioning, trends analysis and engagement the office creates enabling environments to protect and further increase Nordic government funding, builds informed constituencies, and safeguards public support to strengthen resourcing and operational partnerships to maximize impact for a world with zero hunger.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Title of Post: Internship
- Supervisor: WFP Nordic Office Director
- Country: Denmark
- Duty Station: UN City Copenhagen (UN hub hosting 11 UN organizations)
- Duration of internship: 6 months (full-time position)
- Expected Start Date: 7th August 2023 – 9th February 2024
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the WFP Nordic Office Director, the candidate will perform the following duties:
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- Carry out national political surveillance on issues related to the work and mandate of WFP and report on relevant developments in government policies in Finland
- Monitor trends and issues which impact hunger and food assistance and identify opportunities for WFP to influence key stakeholders through strategic advocacy and positioning
- Maintain close relationships to national partner organizations – such as civil society organizations, NGOs, stand-by partners, and others – to jointly position the fight against hunger as a key global priority
- Assist in the planning and preparation of visits, meetings, and conferences, briefing material and other assets that support the positioning of WFP vis-à-vis key Finnish stakeholders
- Maintain and further expand WFP Nordic Office’s online support base through:
- Translating, editing, and updating Finnish website
- Creating content, translating, editing, and updating Finnish Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram account
- Generating original and impactful donor specific visibility content to support Nordic fundraising efforts
- Translate and distribute corporate updates, statements, and press-releases
- Cooperate on various campaigns and outreach activities
- Host visits and give presentations to key stakeholders and the broader public to position the work and mandate of WFP
- Handle inquiries from students and general public
- Monitor national media on issues related to the work and mandate of WFP and report on relevant media coverage
- Any other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Currently enrolled and having completed at least two years of undergraduate studies or have recently graduated in the last six months
- University course attendance in the past 12 months
- Excellent written communication skills in Finnish and English
- Experience with translations – from English into Finnish and vice versa
- Fluency in Finnish; excellent command of English; Working knowledge of a second UN language would be an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- BA or MA in Communication, Journalism, Politics, International Development, or other fields related to the mandate of WFP
- Working experience in journalism, communications, or public affairs is desirable
- Strong social media knowledge
- Working experience in national or international organizations, relevant to the humanitarian and/or development field
WORKING LANGUAGES
Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C)
Fluency in Finnish is required
SUPERVISION
Under the direct supervision of the WFP Nordic Office Director, the incumbent will be provided with close guidance and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be elements of supervision. With the support of a comprehensive induction package, the intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team. As an Intern, you will be joining a team of three Partnerships and Communications Officers, the Business Support Assistant and the WFP Nordic Office Director.
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 gained solid hands-on experience in all aspects of communication, advocacy as well as partnership-building and have obtained a profound understanding of the mandate and work of WFP and its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals/Agenda 2030.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
- VA Reference no: 752703
- Closing Date: 1st May 2023, 11:59 PM Rome-time
Application and CV should be submitted in English through WFP’s online recruitment system
Interviews will be held in English via Teams and are scheduled to take place in the week after the closing date. Once you are chosen for an internship with WFP, please be prepared to provide your recent university record, i.e.: proof of enrolment or degree, as well as course transcripts.
For more information on WFP please visit:
Website: https://fi.wfp.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fi.wfp
Twitter: @WFP_FI
Instagram: @WFP_Nordic
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.
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