Ukraine: Food Systems Intern | Lviv, Ukraine

May 12, 2024 | World Food Programme
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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. 
 

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything it does, 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.   
 

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The Position

Under the supervision of the Supply Chain Officer, you will support the Supply Chain Unit in developing the Food Systems Strategy, concept notes, gathering and processing incoming data, and identifying best practices to improve food security and sustainability. 

Why work with WFP? 

The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world dependent on its huge grain supplies. It is inflicting untold suffering on civilians, displace families, and disrupt supply chains and food production. It has caused one of the fastest forced population movements since the Second World War. Close to 6 million Ukrainians are still living as refugees across Europe, and almost 5.1 million are internally displaced. Many have lost their homes and livelihoods. As food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south do not have reliable access to nutritious food. 
 

WFP uses a flexible mix of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war wherever they are. This includes working with local partners to distribute food rations in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers wherever people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 2.4 billion meals to families displaced and affected by the war, partnering directly with local responders. 
 

  • 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 trainings, 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 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. 

Make a difference

In this position:

1.    Assist in the design and planning of food systems and livelihood activities.
2.    Contribute to market systems and value chain analyses, identifying structural weaknesses and opportunities within Ukraine's food systems.
3.    Conduct research to identify key local stakeholders for rural recovery programs.
4.    Help compile information to develop best practices in value chain upgrading and market system enhancements.
5.    Assist in preparatory tasks for socio-economic feasibility assessments and capacity building sessions.
6.    Provide support in developing innovative financial and business models.
7.    Prepare materials and gather information for participatory planning sessions.
8.    Undertake supportive tasks for WFP operations in Ukraine, including documentation and meeting preparations.
 

Qualifications


Education: To be considered for an internship with WFP, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Be currently enrolled in a university degree (for example, Bachelor’s degree) and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and attended university classes in the last 12 months;
  • Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, Master degree) and have attended classes in the past 12 months;
  • Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university.
  • University studies in Economics, International Economic Relations, Food Systems, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, Finance or related fields are desirable


Experience: 

  • Understanding Ukrainian rural dynamics, agriculture, and public affairs related to agriculture development is an advantage.
  • Engagement in projects during academic or post-academic activities is desirable but not required.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in using spreadsheets and database software.
  • Good analytical skills capable of handling complex data effectively.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, able to articulate ideas and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Language: Fluency (level C) in both in English and Ukrainian languages. 

Before applying

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share its humanitarian principles. 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.  
 

WFP aim to achieve parity and inclusion in its teams in Ukraine.  
 

WFP is committed to an accessible, inclusive recruitment process and employment. Candidates should contact global.inclusion@wfp.org to advise WFP if they have disability related accessibility requests. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact them to confidentially discuss their needs. 
 

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. 

How to apply

To be considered, candidates are invited to apply via WFP’s recruitment portal. CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language. 
 

Only those who are short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of its recruitment process.  
 

WFP also encourages applicants to create their candidate profile and set up WFP job alerts to learn more about all the opportunities available to join WFP and make a difference in the lives of the people it serves.