The World Food Programme (WFP) has been appointed as the administrative agency for the Food Systems Summit on behalf of the UN system. The Food System Summit Secretariat (FSSS) will be responsible for supporting the efforts of the Special Envoy and all governance mechanisms of the Summit. The Secretariat headquarters is in Nairobi where the Special Envoy is based, but it also includes satellite offices in Rome and New York to facilitate key connections with the UN, Rome-based agencies, permanent representatives, and other stakeholders. WFP is seeking an intern who will report to the Special Assistant FSSS and provide support to policy analysis, policy development and programmatic activities.
Eligibility
Applicants must 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 in the areas of International Relations, International Development, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Nutrition / Health, Economics, Statistics or another related field
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Fluent in English
- Available for 6 months without interruption to work in person or remotely
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrate interest in programme lifecycle, strategic policy and implementation of technical projects and programmes
- Have good understanding of new and evolving food systems and technologies
- Able to edit documents and/or summarize content for various audiences
Female applicants who are qualified from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
Application deadline is 21st April, 2021 at at 11:59 p.m. (East African Time)
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