Internship (Logistics Cluster)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

9 January 2025-23:59-GMT-05:00 Eastern Standard Time (Panama)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline humanitarian agency addressing hunger and malnutrition worldwide. Due to its expertise in the field of humanitarian logistics, WFP was chosen to be the lead agency for the Logistics Cluster and maintains a Global Logistics Cluster (GLC) support unit hosted by the Supply division in WFP Headquarters in Rome.

Comprised of a diverse, multi-skilled group of logisticians, the Logistics Cluster is mandated by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) to complement and coordinate the logistics capabilities of co-operating humanitarian agencies during large-scale complex emergencies and natural disasters. The GLC is also tasked with advocacy on behalf of the cluster approach, training preparedness and the development of new tools and resources to benefic emergency humanitarian response operations.

The Importation And Customs Clearance Together (IMPACCT) Working Group was founded in 2017 to address delays in importation and customs clearance processes for humanitarian aid. The focus of the IMPACCT Working Group has primarily been on the importation of relief items during natural disasters. IMPACCT receives requests from humanitarian partners regarding the cross-border movement of relief items during complex emergencies and coordinates with official sources of information to enable relief items to pass efficiently. The IMPACCT Working Group represents a network of strategic partners coming together to develop collective and coordinated approaches and tools to support national coordination mechanisms related to customs and importation processes for disaster relief goods and equipment.

The intern will support the Coordinator of IMPACCT, under the leadership of the core members of IMPACCT.

The intern is expected to work on a full-time basis and based on flexible working arrangements.

This post is based in Panama City, Panama.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The position will support the Coordinator of IMPACCT, under the leadership of the RBP Regional Supply Chain Officer and core members of IMPACCT.

The candidate will perform the following duties:

• Assist in the ‘end-to-end” process mapping of the importation and customs clearance process for emergency relief aid, including identifying the key stakeholders along the process.
• Create a Log to monitor best practices, opportunities and lessons identified. Make recommendations on addressing and/or mitigating challenges.
• Conduct information gathering and management to support project activities.
• Assist in organizing conferences, forums, webinars or other collaborative events, including the documentation of these events.
• Take meeting minutes, prepare Notes for the Record and collect Q & A’s during meetings, events and consultations and disseminate them as required.
• Document and share relevant articles and publications linked to the importation and customs clearance.
• Attend relevant conferences and meetings and brief the team on main messages.
• Perform any other relevant duties as required.

To be considered for an internship with WFP, applicants must meet one of the following requirements listed below:

a. 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;

b. Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, Master degree) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the past 12 months;

c. Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Enrolled in a University Graduate or Post-Graduate Programme in International Relations, in Logistics or in Information Management

Experience:

The selected intern is not required to have professional working experience for participation in the internship programme though any academic and/or practical experience in humanitarian affairs, logistics and emergency preparedness is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communications skills; high attention to detail and proofreading ability; good research and analytical skills; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team; good communication skills; ability to work independently while asking questions and seeking support in a fast-paced work environment.

Proficient in MS Office package.

Core Values: A genuine interest in the humanitarian sector and in WFP’s mission; full alignment with humanitarian principles; service-minded; partnership and accountability strongly valued.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Number of openings:1
Duration: 8 months
Duty Station: Panama city, Panama
Type of contract: Intern
The Intern will receive a monthly stipend from WFP which is the equivalent of 14% of the daily subsistence allowance prevailing in Panama City for each day worked, but no to exceed US$966 per month.
The internship is normally on a full-time basis in accordance with the working schedule of the WFP office.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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.