Programme Intern (SNL) – Hodeidah AO (2 Openings)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

16 October 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden)

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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).

General Information:

• Title of Post: Programme Intern
• Grade: Intern
• Supervisor: Programme Officer – SNL
• Unit: Programme Unit – SNL
• Division/Country Office: Yemen CO
• Duty Station: Hodeidah-Yemen
• Duration of Contract: 3 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.

Key responsibilities for the first position (Civil Engineer):

1. Assist in planning and monitoring of Resilience and Livelihood programme particularly on the technical aspect of the project.
2. Review BOQs, engineering design submitted by the partners and coordinate with the engineering unit CO for the final review and final approval of the project.
3. Support CP technical team on the preparation of the asset technical profiling.
4. Monitor the implementation progress in the field in compliances with the agreed BOQ and technical design and agreed quality standard of the projects.
5. Raise issue of concern to SNL unit for troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as they arise and report any significant issues which could impede implementation and that require higher level input in a timely manner to supervisor.
6. Support the SNL unit during the handover process of the assets by ensuring the delivered assets meet the technical designs and specifications.
7. Provide operational feedback to the AO SNL team.
8. Perform other duties as required and assigned.

• Has a civil engineering background is required.

Key responsibilities for the second position (Agricultural Engineer):

1. Assist planning and monitoring of Resilience and livelihood projects particularly on the technical aspect of the project.
2. Review BOQ on agricultural related projects submitted by the partners and recommend accordingly.
3. Provide technical advice to partners on the business plan preparation and agriculture related projects.
4. Provide technical support to the CP to ensure good practices are maintained.
5. Conduct regular visits to the oversee implementation progress and provide on-job technical feedback as well as preparing oversight reports for the unit.
6. Raise issue of concern to SNL unit for troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as they arise and report any significant issues which could impede implementation and that require higher level input in a timely manner to supervisor.
7. Provide operational feedback to the AO SNL team.
8. Perform other duties as required and assigned.

• Has an Agricultural Engineering background is required.

Standard Minimum Qualifications:

The Internship programme envisions the eligibility criteria to ensure the programme is applied in a consistent and structured manner:

1. Be fluent in English (WFP working language)
2. Be fit to work at the duty station of the internship.
3. Not be sons, daughters, brothers or sisters of WFP employees.

Match one of the below conditions for education status:

a. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (for example, Bachelor’s degree) and have completed at least 2 years of the programme. Candidates should have attended classes in the past 12 months from a recognised university (please refer to the UNESCO list below or at UNESCO ™ WHED World Higher Education Database International Handbook of Universities IAU IHU (unesco-whed.org) 
b. Currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, Master’s degree) from a recognised university (please refer to the UNESCO list) and have attended classes in the past 12 months;
c. Recently graduated 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.

Terms & Conditions:

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP. 
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation and related costs.
• WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
• WFP is an equal opportunity employer.
• Female candidates will be prioritized.
• Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
• By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.

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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.

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