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Internship – Graphic Design & Communication
Career Management Branch (HRMTC) - the Human Resources Division
WFP HQ Rome, Italy
(in presence or remote TBC)
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 Career Management Branch of the Human Resources Division.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION:
Our team is part of the Career Management Branch (HRMTC) within the Human Resources Division, and its main activity is focused on providing professional learning services to WFP’s core business Functions and Country Offices. These include support on capability assessments, consulting on learning strategy; development and delivery of learning and development; equipping the internal learning community with tools and guidance resources; managing WFP’s global learning platform, managing a global mentoring programme and career resource centre, as well as the management of external vendors for provision of learning services. The team has recently launched an enhanced global learning platform with extensive functionality including social learning, blended learning, facilitator dashboard, mobile app, gamification, and dedicated thematic learning “channels”. The team actively promotes learning best practices through creating and disseminating guidance materials to internal partners, as well as via maintaining a community of practice among the global learning focal points.
GENERAL INFORMATION
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Learning and Development Specialist, the candidate will perform the following duties:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
DESIRED ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:
REQUIRED PERSONAL SKILLS:
WORKING LANGUAGES:
Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C).
SUPERVISION: (Level/Methods of Supervision)
TRAINING COMPONENTS:
Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, WeLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, they may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.
LEARNING ELEMENTS:
At the end of the assignment, the Intern should:
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
Applicants MUST upload or provide a link to a sample portfolio of their relevant graphic design works; the selection of the samples should be in line with the type of work described in the above job description. Applications submitted without any samples of work completed will NOT be considered. (Samples can also be from course content from previous/ current studies).
INFORMATION ON THE COUNTRY OF ASSIGNMENT:
The security situation in Italy remains in line with other European Countries. There are no specific threats against the UN in Italy. Considering the ongoing defeat of Daesh in the war territories, the trend in the short and mid-term will most likely continue to see the return of the militants to the countries of origins, including Italy. Insurrectional anarchism remains sufficiently organized on the Italian territory, as it has been present for many years. This movement could target the UN in the context of its anti-capitalism/anti-western narrative. 2) Whilst UN staff continue to be victims of minor crime such as street robbery and apartment break-ins, the infrequency of attacks and random nature of locations do not indicate that UN staff are at an elevated risk in comparison to residents or tourists in Italy. 3) Italy’s national territory is exposed to a broader range of natural hazards than any other European country. The vulnerability of its population and built environment is often severe and has in some cases been exacerbated by human activities.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
| Leads by Example with Integrity | Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments | Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork | Applies Strategic Thinking | Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships |
| Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others | Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change | Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth | Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things | Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives |
Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.
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.
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