Monitoring Intern at World Food Programme (WFP)

JOB PURPOSE

• The Research, Assessment and Monitoring unit serves WFP with the expertise in the areas of Monitoring & Evaluation, Vulnerability Analysis & Mapping. We have the corporate knowledge on the related processes and we provide the guidance to Country Offices on application of methodologies, tools and processes on a daily basis.
• We are seeking to fill the position of Monitoring Intern based in Research, Assessment and Monitoring Unit of the Regional Bureau, Nairobi.
• The Intern will also be provided with 1) a great opportunity to acquire practical work experience; 2) to have access to wide-range of internal online training courses; and 3) regional network and access to wide range of field level operational examples. in addition to the monitoring specific training to function optimally

Standard Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in the university and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies; currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master's degree) from a recognized university; or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme within the last 6 months, preferably in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Economics, Agriculture Economics Statistics, Food Security, Nutrition or other closely relevant field or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree) from a recognized university, undertaking the programmes mentioned above, and have attended classes in the past 12 months.
• Fluent in English (both oral and written) is a must; knowledge of a second UN language, preferably French, would be an asset.
• Training and/or experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet, and other software packages. Proficiency in Excel and fair knowledge of pivot tables. Office 365 proficiency an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in using quantitative analysis techniques, interpretation ad software, including SPSS and Stata.
• Experience in the use of ArcGIS and use of GPS would be advantageous.

What You Will Do

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the process of gathering input into the Regional monitoring bulletin including editing, formatting integrating new ideas that would make it visually appealing to the wider audience
• Support strengthening of the knowledge management agenda within the monitoring team by ensuring all the knowledge and other information products ranging from reports, bulletins, Workplans, MRE plans concept notes, are properly filed and the path /link shared for access
• Organise monthly monitoring calls including scheduling of dates, sending invites, recording of sessions, and drafting of note for records.
• Perform other related tasks and duties as directed

TRAINING AND LEARNING COMPONENTS

• Strategic Plan
• Corporate Results Framework
• Monitoring Foundation training

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP depending on the duty station of assignment (i.e. Nairobi).
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas, 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.
• The internship duration is 8 months, full-time.

Closing Date: 2022-03-14