DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

6 October 2024-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Bissau)

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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.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do 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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WHY JOIN WFP?

• 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).

Job Title: Human Resources Intern

Place of assignment: WFP National Office in Guinea-Bissau

Contract Type: Internship

Contract duration: 6 months

Start Date: November 2024

ABOUT PAM:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food aid to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impacts of climate change.

O PAM NA GUINE-BISSAU:

The World Food Programme (WFP) carries out a range of work in Guinea-Bissau, including support for health and nutrition, school feeding and rural development. We also provide technical assistance to the Government to help the country reduce undernutrition, increase access to education and improve food security monitoring.

OBJECTIVE OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The objective of the female internship program is to increase equality between men and women in the labor market, to address the large gender disparity in the organization in general and the high unemployment rate in the country, especially among young graduates. In addition, the internship program will allow WFP to train future qualified talent in relevant areas, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals No. 5 and 8: Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth.

With this opportunity, students or recent graduates will be able to develop skills and receive guidance that will give them a competitive edge for future employment opportunities, growth and support in the humanitarian sector.

PURPOSE OF THE WORK

WFP’s greatest strength is its dedicated people, who work tirelessly around the world to reduce hunger, often in difficult conditions where security threats and risks to personal safety are considerable. The organization is committed to transforming its HR function into a partner

strategic. To this end, WFP is looking for an HR intern to engage and contribute to HR projects and effectively establish WFP as the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide and triggering action towards Zero Hunger.

SUPERVISION

The Human Resources Intern will be supervised by the WFP Human Resources Associate , under the overall guidance of the WFP Guinea-Bissau Representative and Director.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INTERNSHIP PROJECT(S) /TASKS TO BE PERFORMED

• Provide administrative assistance to HR business partners.
• Support the organization of staff activities.
• Support talent acquisition and integration processes.
• Support for talent development.
• Support for performance management and talent development.
• Learning and training.
• Develop employer-branding projects .
• Any other tasks required to support HR operations or the office in general.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

At the time of application, candidates must be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree, be enrolled in a master’s degree or have completed their studies in the last 12 months, in Administration, Human Resources, Psychology or related areas.

Languages :

• Fluency (level C) in Portuguese (language of the country of work)
• Intermediate level (level B) of French or English is an advantage
• Knowledge of local languages ​​is an advantage

Experience:

• No previous experience is required

General knowledge and skills:

• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of HR practices
• Analytical skills
• Have a good knowledge of computer tools and, in particular, the following programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SPSS, with a view to collecting, managing and disseminating information.
• Adapting to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

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

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

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.