Food Systems Intern | Lviv – Lviv (1 Position)
JOB DETAIL
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
17 November 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Warsaw)
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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).
📌 Type of Contract: Internship Agreement
➡️ Unit / Division: Supply chain / WFP Ukraine
📍 Duty Station: Lviv
➡️ Duration: 06 months
🇺🇦 The position is only open to Ukrainian nationals or residents of Ukraine, with a legal work permit.
What will you do in this position?
You will collaborate closely with the Lviv Field Office and the Food Systems unit at the Ukraine Country Office in Kyiv to contribute to developing the Food Systems Strategy, concept notes, gathering and processing incoming data, and identifying best practices to improve food security and sustainability. The Food Systems Intern reports to the Supply Chain Officer in Lviv, under the overall supervision of the Head of Lviv Office.
Why work with WFP Ukraine?
The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world who depend on its food supplies. The war has caused immense suffering for civilians, displaced families, and disrupted supply chains and food production. It has caused one of the fastest forced population movements since the Second World War. Close to 6 million Ukrainians are still living as refugees across Europe, and almost 3.3 million are internally displaced. Many have lost their homes and livelihoods. As food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south of Ukraine do not have reliable access to nutritious food.
WFP uses a combination of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war. This includes working with local partners to distribute food boxes in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers in locations where people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 3.01 billion meals to people displaced and affected by the war.
At WFP Ukraine, we offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements and favorable working conditions for Service Contract holders. Some of them are:
✅Competitive salaries per job level
✅Pension contribution added to net salary
✅ Medical insurance with the possibility to enrolleligible dependents
✅ Applicable danger pay (revised on quarterly basis)
✅ Annual leave – 30 days per year
✅18 weeks of parental leave for birth mothers and 4 weeks of parental leave for non-birth parent
✅ 1 day per week remote working option within the duty station (subject to conditions)
✅ Accessible premises & reasonable accommodation
✅ Learning & development opportunities
How can you make a difference?
In this position, you will have to:
- Assist in planning food systems and livelihood activities to support food security in Ukraine.
- Assist in analyzing market systems and food supply chains to identify areas for improvement.
- Assist in researching and identifying key local organizations involved in rural recovery efforts.
- Collect information to develop better practices for improving food supply chains.
- Prepare materials for planning sessions with local stakeholders.
- Provide general support for WFP operations, including assessments, training, meetings and reports.
To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have:
Education:
- To be currently enrolled in a university degree and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies, OR to be a recent graduate (maximum 6 months after graduation). To have attended university courses in the last 12 months.
- Enrollment in or recent graduation from a university in Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, Food Systems, Economics, International Relations, or related fields is desirable but not required.
Experience:
- Knowledge of Ukrainian economy, agriculture, and public affairs related to agriculture development is desirable but not required.
- Engagement in high-impact projects during academic or post-academic activities is desirable but not required.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Excellent analytical skills, capable of interpreting and managing data efficiently to support decision-making.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and think creatively in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all assigned tasks.
Language: Fluency (level C) in both in English and Ukrainian languages.
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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 global.inclusion@wfp.org. 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
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- 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.
