Intern (Project Management and Coordination Support) at WFP February, 2024

[Jamii Opportunities]

Position: Intern (Project Management and Coordination Support)
Type of Contract: Intern/SSA
Unit/Division: Programme
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Duration: 8 months

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES​

• Provide day-day project management and coordination support to nutrition and school feeding programmes ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
• Undertake mapping of school feeding and school health and nutrition stakeholders in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar to support the delivery of integrated school-based programmes.
• Support the development of a strategy on the engagement of civil society organizations and private sector in nutrition and school feeding programming.
• Support the development of communication and knowledge products including infographics for resource mobilization, advocacy, information and other purposes targeting different audiences.
• Contribute to documentation of nutrition and school feeding programmes and activities and support the preparation of accurate and timely reports and briefs on nutrition and school feeding programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Support to enhance knowledge management including updating the repository for the Nutrition and School Feeding Team utilizing innovative tools and approaches.
• Liaise with Programme unit staff and other those of other units as appropriate to ensure effective collaboration to facilitate timely delivery of priorities.
• Perform other tasks related to this activity.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT​

The following will be deliverables of this consultancy during and after completion of the activity:

i. Effective project management and coordination support provided to the Nutrition and School Feeding Team.

ii. School feeding and school health and nutrition stakeholders mapped to support the delivery of integrated school-based programmes.

iii. Strategy on the engagement of civil society and private for nutrition and school feeding finalized.

iv. Communication materials and knowledge products developed.

v. Reports and documentation on nutrition and school feeding activities developed timely and with high quality.

vi. Knowledge management for the Nutrition and School Feeding Team improved and the repository for the Team is up to date.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED​

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Postgraduate (Master’s) programme;
• Recent graduate (from an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programme) within six months prior to application for the internship and attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment with the University.
• Preferred field of study: Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Development Studies/ International Development, Social Sciences, or other relevant University Degree.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months to 2 years of experience in project management, coordination or related experience.
• Experience working with Non-Governmental Organizations, Civil Society Organizations, Food processing industries, Government and the United Nations will be an added advantage.
• Experience in developing communication materials and knowledge products will be an added advantage.
• Experience in conducting desk or literature reviews, stakeholder mapping and developing strategies will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to coordinate inputs from variety of actors.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS​

• Knowledge about Project Management and Knowledge Management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in complex, multicultural settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to priorities tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Proactive and resourceful, with a willingness to take initiative and learn new skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and innovative thinking.

Languages: Fluency in English and Swahili.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS​

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP every per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, and related costs.
• WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognized institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS​

The deadline for submitting applications will be 11 March 2024.

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.​

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