Internship, WFP Government Partnerships Division - Jan 2015

Closing date: Saturday, 31 January 2015

Internship, WFP Government Partnerships Division

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill an internship position under the Data Analysis and Technical Support Unit of the Government Partnerships Division. The position will be based at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Internship will be for an initial period of 6 months starting from February 2015.

Description

The selected candidate will be assisting the Government Partnerships Division with the following key duties:

• Assist the Senior Information Knowledge Management Officer in the weekly publication and dissemination of PGG statistical reports such a Resource Situation;
• Assist the Donor Relations Programme Assistant in providing: WFP's funding information for each country appealing in the OCHA's Financial Tracking System (FTS); on a monthly basis WFP funding information for L-3 countries for OCHA's FTS and weekly L-3 alignment report on WFP's funding and operational requirements data in comparison with FTS and OPS (Online Project System);
• Maintain/update a detailed tracking table of all OCHA Appeals;
• Perform a detailed match between WINGS funding information and OCHA FTS on line report;
• Assist in the organization of information for the team and division using the share point and docustore;
• For each country appealing, provide to Country Office funding information for their verification and clearance;
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Requirements

• Currently enrolled or have recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or related field ;
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate study;
• Have attended courses in the last 12 months;
• Proficiency in MsOffice (Word, Excel, Power Point);
• Fluent in English;
• Basic analytical ability; basic computer skills; good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment.

Terms and Conditions

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the amount of US$700 per month depending on the duty station.
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, travel to and from WFP internship location, necessary visas and costs related.

Application procedures: Go to: http://www.wfp.org/about/vacancies/internship

Step 1: Create your online CV.

Step 2: Click on the hyperlink to view the current opening(s) and 'Apply' to submit your application(s).

NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this Internship. 2 Deadline for applications: 31.01.2015 WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service. REF: 15-0017425 Fighting Hunger Worldwide