2022-07-29

Programme Business Assistant M&E /VAM, Intern – Garowe, Somalia

Garowe, Somalia
Posted on July 29, 2022

WFP

Programme Business Assistant M&E /VAM, Intern – Garowe, Somalia

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

Posting Dates

Date of Issue: 14th July 2022

Closing Date: 7th August 2022

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

The Female Internship Programme

The Internship Programme is a learning opportunity aimed at attracting young and talented candidates/students across the globe. The programme will provide selected candidates/students with the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work assignment in a field related to the work of WFP. This will promote better understanding of WFP Somalia’s mandate and programmes. Similarly, the programme will provide WFP with qualified individuals specializing in relevant fields in line with WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

WFP Somalia’s activities include food assistance for relief, school feeding, safety nets, nutrition and food assistance for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers. You will be part of a dynamic team that effectively identifies, monitors, evaluates, and manages the organization’s strategic, operational, fiduciary and financial risks in support of WFP’s country strategic plan for Somalia.

This position is open to qualified Somali female nationals.

What will you do?

Participate WFP food security assessment and other Interagency Rapid emergency assessment on sudden and chronic conditions.
Follow up market price data collection by CPs under and ensure the data is uploaded on regular basis on MODA.
Participate in the planning process of monthly M&E and share with respective supervisors.
Participate field monitoring missions and field work as per the monthly M&E plan.
Summarize food security update from relevant organizations or government and other stakeholders and submit to the M&E focal person.
Contribute to the weekly, monthly, or quarterly food security reports.
Follow up beneficiary complaint resolution with staff and CPs and report back to the M&E focal person for closure
Participate and collect Early Warning information and share briefing reports to the M&E/VAM focal person.
Perform other related duties as required.

Do you meet the requirements

The Internship Programme is open to candidates who meet the following criteria:

Completed an undergraduate or graduate degree programme (e.g., a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree) at a recognized university, in the area of Agriculture, Public Health, Nutrition or Social Science.
Candidates must have completed at least the first degree in the last 6 months.
Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Somali

Are you Competent for this Job?

Desire to learn about and develop key skills in the field of Programme functions.
Flexible work style and approach based on client needs.
Cultural sensitivity.
Team player and problem solver.
Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills; high attention to details.
Ability to think, plan, and execute on multiple projects simultaneously in an organized way.
Technology savvy: ability to think out-of-the box and to come up with innovative ideas.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package, particularly of Excel and PowerPoint.
Upon selection, a proof of enrolment stating that you are currently enrolled in a course of study and your expected date of graduation and if you have graduated, a certified copy of your degree.
Interns will receive a monthly stipend from WFP.
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.