Graduate Trainee at World Food Programme

Overview 

• You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and we will provide you on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.
• Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday. 

Learning & Development:

• You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.  

Networking opportunities:

• You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities.  Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:  An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any of the following disciplines: Development Economics, Agricultural Economics, Sustainable Food Systems and Development, Geography (Human), Data Science and Statistics.
• Qualification's must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.   
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)

Language:  Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Analyse data related to value chain analysis for improved programming decision making in market access and HGSF programmes
• Identify key data needs and tools to support programming decision making for integration of food systems across programme areas particularly in HGSF, resilience and nutrition programmes. 
• Develop a framework for analysis of key data linked to market information and market opportunities particularly for smallholder farmers in the region.
• Develop tableau options for supporting data analysis of regular reporting data and visualisation of key findings.
• Support analysis of procurement data linked to implementation of the local regional food procurement policy for improved outcomes and programme guidance. 
• Support analysis and provide guidance on key opportunities linked to value chain development and post-harvest management interventions
• Designing monitoring guidance’s for and perform quantitative & qualitative analysis of outcome data for smallholder and food system programme development in the region
• Evidence generation & knowledge sharing - Support the internal and external dissemination of information through regular fieldwork and Monitoring and evaluation activities and consolidate data and information on the implementation of market development activities from smallholder farmers in South Africa and livelihood programme beneficiaries.
• Perform other activities needed.

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Overview 

• You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and we will provide you on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.
• Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday. 

Learning & Development:

• You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.  

Networking opportunities:

• You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities.  Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.

Education: 

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any of the following disciplines: International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Humanitarian Studies, or related fields.
• Qualification's must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.   
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)
• Language:  Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Coordinate Country Strategic Plans (CSP) preparation, formulation, and revisions between Country Offices (Cos), RBJ and Headquarters (HQ), including the Project Review Process (PRP).
• Support focal points for countries and guide COs in the design and development of the CSP strategic orientation in accordance with WFP’s Policy on Country Strategic Plans, informed by evaluation findings, national frameworks and priorities, partners and stakeholders’ consultations, lessons learned and incorporating crosscutting priorities (gender, nutrition, climate, etc.). 
• Act as technical support to COs during CSP visioning/formulation workshops to define the CSP strategic orientation (Theory of Change, Line of Sight and results framework, thematic papers). 
• Help guide COs during the CSP consultation process in response to feedback from stakeholders on the design and strategic orientation of the CSP and travel to COs for missions and onsite support for their CSPs)
• Support the coordination of the preparation and submission of full CSP/revision packages for review and approval through the PRP process, including coordination and delivery of strategic and technical elements, narrative drafting/revisions and updates to the CSP package as needed.
• Contribute towards the design of tools and approaches for CSP formulation and revisions.
• Support the review and provide technical inputs on corporate tools and guidance which affect programme design, implementation, and approval.
• Provide technical support to COs on Field Level Agreements (FLAs) as needed and applicable.
• Perform other related duties as required

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Overview 

• You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and we will provide you on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.
• Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday. 

Learning & Development:

• You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.  

Networking opportunities:

• You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities.  Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:  

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any of the following disciplines: International Relations, Geopolitics, Security Studies, Security Analysis or related fields.
• Qualification's must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.   
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)

Language:  

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Security Information Management, Analysis and Reporting - information management in security, through analysis and reporting. This includes, but will not be limited to, monitoring of sources, discussions with counterparts in the region and in the world, research. The trainee will have to approach these concepts using what they have learned during their courses and adapting it to fit within requirements of the UNSMS and WFP.  
• Security Risk Management – Develop understanding of strategic approaches to security to identify potential threats. Contributes to the creation and implementation of WFPs mitigation measures.
• Field Operations Support - Works with Security Operations team to proactively contribute to solutions to single or multiple elements of organisational security challenges.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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Overview 

• You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and we will provide you on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.
• Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday. 

Learning & Development:

• You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.  

Networking opportunities:

• You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities.  Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:  

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Counselling or related field.
• Qualification's must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.   
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)
• Language:  Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Support the dissemination of the Global Health  Survey among Regional Bureau Country Offices and developing appropriate action plans to help address risks identified in the survey
• Working with Technology Unit to support in the development of  tracking systems for the use of In-Body Machines and the WFP indoor gym. 
• Creation of targeted awareness health and wellness messages to the staff in the country offices and regional bureau.
• Provision of destination specific travel advise as per organization policy.
• Support the implementation of the wellness strategy and annual workplan.
• Provide health related support and advise to the staff in relation to the existing wellness framework.
• Maintain a healthy relationship with staff in provision of support in regards to health and wellness and tracking of staff concerns and wellness programs implemented. 
• Participate in presentations  to employees in the RBJ region on topics pertaining to resilience.
• Draft reports, take notes and handle  wellness related correspondence as delegated
• Perform other related duties as required.

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Overview 

• You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and we will provide you on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.
• Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday. 

Learning & Development:

• You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.  

Networking opportunities:

• You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities.  Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:  An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any of the following disciplines: Graphic Design, Digital Design or related field.
• Qualification's must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.   
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)

Language:  

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Professional formatting i.e page layout, designing and branding of knowledge products, reports, banners and contribute to raising KM awareness across the region using WFP guidelines and design tools such as InDesign, Photoshop, Publisher, and illustrator.
• Support the production and synthesis of evidence products based on WFP Editorial Guidelines in RB and COs and ensure that they are easily available.
• Assist in developing a repository of information webinars, documents, guidelines in EGB units.
• Develop and apply monitoring framework to assess the demand for and utilization of Knowledge sharing systems (channels) as well as products and assets.
• Support content management for RBJ Knowledge Management Hub.
• Assist the implementation of RB KM action plan.
• Technical skills and know-how in the use of IT systems including, InDesign, Tableau, Illustrator, Publisher, and Photoshop, Microsoft TEAMS, SharePoint.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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Overview 

• You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and we will provide you on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.
• Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday. 

 Learning & Development:

• You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.  

 Networking opportunities:

• You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities.  Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.
• Salary & Benefits: Graduates will receive competitive monthly remuneration and Medical Aid 

 STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:  An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any of the following disciplines: Graphic Design, Digital Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Qualification's must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.   
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)
• Language:  Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Design, translate, and roll-out both the WFP corporate and campaign-related visual identities for internal and external presentations, printing, and publishing purposes.
• Ensure that all visual materials are unified, consistent, attractive, and professionally represent the WFP brand.
• Design and Finish Artwork Conceptualize, design, and implement design solutions in line with the WFP Corporate identity and brand 
•  Interpret creative briefs and develop supporting creative material 
•  Use DTP software to produce or refine artwork and designs for presentations, publication, and printing 
•  Ensure professional formatting fit for purpose (e.g., such as the size and style of type, column width and spacing) 
•  Help to design professional presentations and report packs including graphics such as diagrams, charts, and tables 
•  Maintain updated corporate marketing collateral
• Preparation for Presentations, Publication and Printing. 
• Use publishing technologies (such as HTML) to convert documents to an internet-ready format. 
• Use software and other relevant technology to ensure that all visual materials are ready and in the relevant format .
• Draw new die-cuts when required. 
• Complete layout and typesetting of designs. 
• Perform other related duties as required

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Overview 

• You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and we will provide you on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.
• Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday. 

Learning & Development:

• You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.  

Networking opportunities:

• You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities.  Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the following disciplines: Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Qualification's must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.   
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)
• Language:  Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Support in the development and implementation of budget plans, policies and procedures for budgeting activities, including consolidation
• Create and review budget plans and monitor ongoing performance against the budget, ensuring adherence to guidance and policies.
• Provide financial analysis to allow for optimisation in the utilisation of resources.
• Ensure correct budget documentation is available in internal systems for reference, in line with WFP standards and procedures
• Update Pipeline Management Report on a weekly or monthly basis and disseminate to key stakeholders
• Prepare funding proposals, providing scenarios that assure the best use of incoming resources, estimates on the number of beneficiaries to be assisted with each funding opportunity and the duration of assistance.
• Ensure donor contributions are programmed in accordance with WFP rules and regulations and donor conditions
• Monitors and guides the Country Office Management and team on funds utilisation, deadlines for unassigned and unspent funds, flags potential resource shortfalls or surpluses and proposes solutions to guarantee the optimal use of available resources.
• Support in the development and implementation of budget plans, policies and procedures for budgeting activities, including consolidation 
• Perform other related duties as required.

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Overview 

• You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and we will provide you on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.
• Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday. 

Learning & Development:

• You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.  

Networking opportunities:

• You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities.  Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the following disciplines: Economics, Development Economics, Finance, Business or related fields.
• Qualification's must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.   
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)
• Language:  Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Conduct research and analysis of international financial institutions’ (IFIs) geography-linked and thematic funding opportunities in areas related to WFP’s work and prepare advisory briefs.
• Contribute to designing and implementing innovative financing solutions such as blended finance and co-financing.
• Contribute towards analysis of national Governments’ processes on economic development planning, budgeting, and resource mobilization.
• Support engagements with national Governments on project ideation, design, and resource mobilization.
• Conduct analysis on national debt positions and explore opportunities for debt swaps.
• Explore opportunities for application of innovative climate finance solution to opportunities and challenges facing countries in the region.
• Contribute to building a knowledge bank for the SPIF team and support knowledge dissemination within the Regional Bureau and with Country Offices. 
• Perform other related duties as required.

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Overview 

• You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and we will provide you on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.
• Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday. 

Learning & Development:

• You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.  

Networking opportunities:

• You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities.  Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the following disciplines: Human Resources, Human Sciences (Psychology, Sociology), Business Administration or related fields.
• Qualification's must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.   
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)
• Language:  Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Participate in recruitment and selection processes from identifying relevant sourcing, posting vacancies, CV screenings, long listing, tests setting and report writing.
• Support the employer brand activation initiatives and visibility.
• Support new employees onboarding and develop one workplace culture initiative.
• Participate in learning initiatives preparation and review.
• Define and lead one HR project from gap identification to project implementation.
• Support contract management and local payroll operations  
• Perform other related duties as required.

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Overview 

• You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and we will provide you on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.
• Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday. 

Learning & Development:

• You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.  

Networking opportunities:

• You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities.  Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the following disciplines:  Programme (Monitoring and) Evaluation, Research Methods, Applied Statistics, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology or related fields.
• Qualification's must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.   
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)
• Language:  Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Evaluation data and evidence visualization and communication:
• Participate in training/capacity development for storifying evaluation for evidence use.
• Participate in communication activities designed to disseminate and promote evaluation.
• Support in the development of communication and knowledge management products extracted from evaluation findings. 
• Evaluation evidence use experimentation and measurement:
• Identify evidence needs for country strategic programme (CSP) design and ensure adequate planning, tracking and documenting evidence use during the CSP implementation. 
• Contribute to tracking management responses to evaluation recommendations and their results.
• Support in drafting evaluation or evidence summaries and briefs
• Produce evaluation evidence summaries for use in decision-making.
• Contribute to producing summaries of evaluation evidence. 
• Support document case studies, lessons learned, and best practices demonstrating evidence and results of the implementation of the actions against evaluation recommendations
• Supporting country offices in data collection, cleaning, and tabulating:
• Participate in secondary data analyses and reporting to inform the design of outsourced decentralized evaluations. 
• Participate in the collection of visual data and evidence for use in evaluation communication.
• In collaboration with Evaluation team members, produce preliminary analyses of existing datasets to decision-making.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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Overview 

• You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and we will provide you on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.
• Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday. 

Learning & Development:

• You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.  

Networking opportunities:

• You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities.  Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the following disciplines:  Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management or related fields.
• Qualification's must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.   
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)
• Language:  Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Support with data analysis and visualisation of data to ensure clear messaging and drive decision making.
• Support  with data cleansing and data capture.
• Supply Chain Planning support to complex operations to ensure an optimal allocation of resources within operational constraints.
• Identification of supply chain cost inefficiencies in RBJ operations and proposition of models to achieve cost savings.
• Co-development of the tools to support supply chain decision making.
• Provision of informed coordination backed by supply chain analytics as required in operations with a regional scope.
• Advanced knowledge of Tableau and Excel
• Perform other related duties as required.