WFP Regional Bureau of Eastern Africa Internship 2022 – GoCareers

About WFP

WFP or World Food Programme is a humanitarian organization that operates as the food-assistance branch of the UN. The aims of WFP are to end world hunger and fight food scarcity. Founded in 1961 in Rome, Italy, it operates in more than 80 countries. Individual and corporate donors fund the organization, and the amount is distributed among the needy population.

The WFP Regional Bureau of Eastern Africa is the regional branch of WFP in Eastern Africa. It provides expert insight and technical assistance to the country offices in the region. The Bureau has several initiatives to end hunger in the area and facilitate prosperity.

WFP Regional Bureau of Eastern Africa Internship 2022

The WFP Regional Bureau of Eastern Africa is offering internship opportunities to eligible students in the region. The aim is to equip students with practical experience and make them workforce-ready.

For the academic session 2022, the internships are available for the following functional units:

• Administration
• Finance
• Food quality & safety
• Logistics & engineering
• Nutrition, HIV & school-based programming
• Partnerships & innovation
• Project cycle management
• Research, assessment & monitoring
• Social protection & cash-based transfers
• Technology

Interns will get to work at a designated facility on the assigned projects. They are expected to be multi-talented and work under minimal supervision. The duties vary by the functional unit. So interns in administration will have different responsibilities than those in finance. Throughout the tenure, interns will learn how WFP changes lives through its work.

For their contribution, interns will get a monthly stipend as remuneration. This will depend on the duty station of the assignment. Please note that the WFP will not cover the accommodation expenses, necessary visas, and other related costs. Interns are expected to pay for such expenses on their own.

And after completion of the internship programme, they will receive a certificate of completion. Shortlisted candidates will get more information regarding the programme.

Who should apply?

There are specific eligibility criteria laid out for the WFP Regional Bureau of Eastern Africa Internship programme. Everyone applying for the programme is expected to fulfill all of the criteria. Since there are a limited number of seats available, it cannot award everyone. The Regional Bureau rejects those that do not fulfill all of the criteria. Therefore, always cross-check before applying.

The eligibility requirements for the WFP Regional Bureau of Eastern Africa Internship 2022 are:

• Pursuing a graduate qualification (Master’s degree) in a relevant field of study
• Have completed at least two years of undergrad studies
• Have attended classes in the past 12 months
• Studying at a university that’s recognized and accredited
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal (knowledge of a second UN language would be an advantage)
• Have sufficient knowledge of utilizing computers and software programs like MS Office
• Willing to work full-time for the duration of the internship programme

There are additional requirements for specific functional units. Please review those before applying.

How do I apply?

If you’re interested in the WFP Regional Bureau of Eastern Africa Internship programme, consider applying for it. You need to go through a short application process to submit your candidature.

To get started, visit the internship vacancies page. It lists all the internships available for relevant functional units. Then click on the internship you wish to apply for. It lists every bit of information you need to know for that particular internship programme. Review and then click on the Apply button to get started.

You’d have to create an account by providing your email address, password, and full name. Then complete your profile on the subsequent pages.

Next, you’d have to submit the following documents:

• ID document
• Matric certificate
• Academic transcripts
• Latest exam results copy

Submit any other documents that may have been asked on the portal. Review your application one last time and submit it. The Regional Bureau will review the applicants and select the best candidates for the internship programme.

Application Deadline?

The last date for submission of the application is 14 March 2022 at 11:59 pm East African Time. Submissions made after this date will not be considered.

Contact Information

For more details regarding the internship programme, contact WFP at their Contact page.

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