Internship – Partnerships Officer for Iceland, WFP Nordic Office, Copenhagen, Denmark

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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.

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• 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 with a focus on WFP’s engagement with Iceland at the WFP Nordic Office, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The intern will serve as WFP’s focal point for Iceland in the Nordic Office. Iceland is a strategic partner to WFP and WFP is working with the Government of Iceland in areas such as humanitarian emergencies, climate-smart school meals and innovative solutions that helps to reduce hunger and increase global food security.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION

The WFP Nordic Office provides a strategic entry point to the Nordic countries. In 2023, the Nordic governments and private sector contributed more than USD 500 million to WFP making the Nordics collectively the 4th largest donor to WFP and top donors of flexible funding. Through proactive advocacy, strategic positioning, analysis and engagement, the WFP Nordic Office seeks to create enabling environments to protect and increase funding and partnerships from the Nordics.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Title of Post: Partnerships Intern for Iceland

• Supervisor: Director of the WFP Nordic Office 

• Country:  Denmark

• Duty Station: UN City Copenhagen (UN hub hosting 10 UN organizations)

• Expected Start Date: 3 February 2025

• Duration of internship: 6 months (full-time position)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the WFP Nordic Office, the candidate will perform the following duties:

• Serve as the WFP focal point for overall engagement with Iceland:

  • Conduct regular political analyses of Iceland’s political landscape, government priorities, and its relations with other Nordic and Baltic countries.

  •  Identify opportunities for WFP to establish innovative partnerships with Icelandic public, political, and private stakeholders, and support outreach activities to these partners.

  • Support with communication, advocacy, and visibility efforts with Icelandic audiences.

  • Assist plan and prepare for WFP missions to Iceland and meetings with Icelandic partners.

• Provide general support to the Nordic Office portfolio beyond Iceland:

  • Contribute to communication efforts by creating impactful content for the Nordic Office's social media accounts and maintaining some of these platforms.

  • Share updates with Nordic and Baltic partners to keep them informed about WFP operations

  • Assist with broader Nordic Office initiatives and tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled and having completed at least two years of undergraduate studies or have recently graduated in the last six months

• University course attendance in the past 12 months

• Excellent communication skills in Icelandic and English

• Experience with translations – from English into Icelandic and vice versa

• Fluency in Icelandic (mother tongue); excellent command of English; Working knowledge of a second UN and/or Nordic language would be an asset

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• BA or MA in Communication, Political Science, Law, International Development, International Business or other fields related to the mandate of WFP

• Strong social media skills

• Working experience in national or international organizations, relevant to the humanitarian and/or development field

WORKING LANGUAGES

Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C)

Fluency in Icelandic (mother tongue) is required

SUPERVISION

Under the direct supervision of the Nordic Office Director, the incumbent will be provided with close guidance and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be elements of supervision. With the support of a comprehensive induction package, the intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team. As an Intern, you will be joining a team of seven partnerships colleagues and the WFP Nordic Office Director.

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 have gained solid hands-on experience in all aspects of communication, advocacy as well as partnership-building and have obtained a profound understanding of the mandate and work of WFP and its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals/Agenda 2030.

Application and CV should be submitted in English through WFP’s online recruitment system

Interviews will be held in English via Teams and are scheduled to take place in the week after the closing date. Once you are chosen for an internship with WFP, please be prepared to provide your recent university record, i.e.: proof of enrolment or degree, as well as course transcripts.

For more information on WFP please visit:  

Website: https://www.wfp.org

Twitter: @WFP; @WFP_DA

Instagram: @WFP_Nordic

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 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.

• Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers or sisters.

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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.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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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

• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• 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.