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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.

Closing date: 15 December 2024
Location: Berlin or Remotely

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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 leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.  We are currently seeking to fill an intern position in the ShareTheMeal team within the Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) unit, based in Berlin or remotely.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION:

To reach a world with zero hunger, WFP is investing in and growing private sector fundraising and partnerships. ShareTheMeal is WFP’s fundraising and awareness-raising app. Free to download, the award-winning app is a pioneering way for people to join our efforts in creating a world with zero hunger.

ShareTheMeal currently has more than 1.6 million supporters worldwide, who have shared more than 235 million meals with people in need. WFP is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy for individual giving, and ShareTheMeal is a key driver for this strategy going forward. The team, located in Berlin and also remotely, is focused on increasing the funds raised to help get to zero hunger by further developing the app to include new and innovative features, increasing the engagement of existing users and growing the user base through marketing and communication initiatives. As the user base has grown, there is a significant opportunity to increase funds raised from existing users and deliver an exceptional experience to build a long-term relationship with each supporter.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Title of Post: Internship: Operations Intern (2 positions available)
  • Supervisor: Head of Operational and Strategic Planning at ShareTheMeal
  • Unit: Private Partnerships and Fundraising (PPF)
  • Country:  Germany or remote
  • Duty Station: Berlin or remote
  • Duration of internship: 8 months
  • Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support ShareTheMeal operationsincluding:

  • Support implementation of social media strategy (e.g. gather content; support creation of videos for social media; respond to messages across social media platforms)
  • Support influencer outreach and collaboration (e.g. identify and engage with relevant influencers to amplify ShareTheMeal brand awareness)
  • Support content implementation (e.g. prepare images, videos and campaign updates to be launched in platform)
  • Help facilitate coordination of translations and proofreading
  • Support partnerships through outreach to new partners and managing incoming messages
  • Assist with donor requests by answering inquiries and troubleshooting issues
  • Support in organizing culture-related activities such as team-building initiatives and events
  • Support day-to-day office operations and logistics
  • Support the preparation of reports, analyses and presentations
  • Support other special projects and initiatives as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme from a recognized university OR recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university;
  • University course attendance in the past 12 months.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with partners and supporters from diverse backgrounds
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

WORKING LANGUAGES

Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C). Advanced knowledge of German, French, Arabic or Spanish would be a plus.

SUPERVISION

Under the direct supervision of Head of Operational and Strategic Planning at ShareTheMeal, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring and guidance.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, weLearn.  Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

At the end of the assignment, the Intern should:

  • Obtain and overview of how WFP operates to fight hunger
  • Understand how ShareTheMeal and WFP engage with partners and supporters
  • Develop skills in customer service and communications

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
  • WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
  • WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
  • WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised 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.
  • Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers or sisters.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

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.

Visit the WFP Careers Page

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