The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting applications for its 2020 Partnerships Internship from young South African citizens and permanent residents who are currently enrolled and have attended university courses in the last 12 months inclusive of having completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies or have recently graduated in the last 6 months in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications or other related field.
The Intern will be responsible for facilitating the work of senior staff to effectively position WFP with public, private and external partners to attract policy support, resources, technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance the work of WFP, while supporting member states in the achievement of the SDGs and Zero Hunger and emphasising WFP’s contributions in this regard.
What are the requirements?
In order to be considered, candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Currently enrolled and have attended university courses in the last 12 months inclusive of having completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies or have recently graduated in the last 6 months in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications or other related field;
- Be fluent in English;
- Has a basic understanding of government strategies;
- Has supported the development of effective relationships with partners and explored new areas to scale-up existing activities and researched new opportunities;
- Has experience in using data analysis and visualisation to enable action-oriented discussions with partners;
- Has prepared briefs to raise resources for operations and supported on relationship management.
How to apply?
To apply and to get more information about the Partnerships Internships at the WFP CLICK HERE
Closing date: 22 September 2020