Apply For WFP Intern – Private Sector Partnerships (8 months contract), Johannesburg (827261)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the direct supervision of the Private Sector Partnerships Officer, she/he will be responsible for

1. Working together with the Private Sector Partnerships Officer, she/he will be responsible for coordinating the landscape analysis process, including all phases from scope definition to reporting, and using inputs from technical units, working closely with various units within RBJ and if needed with the COs and HQ.
2. Following the landscape mapping exercise, shortlist priority private sector that have an overlap with WFP with regards to activities, goals, priorities or areas of interest
   a. This should include completing detailed research and analysis of private sector partners’ corporate responsibility agendas, utilizing primary and secondary methods such as interviews and desk research, to generate insights and develop recommendations.
   b. This should include information, where possible, on the prospective company’s advocacy priorities, ensuring that this also potentially aligns with WFP’s priority advocacy agenda in each respective country office.
3. Informed by the landscape analysis, support the Private Sector Partnerships Officer with developing the strategic vision, objectives, and key results for the regional/specific CO partnership plan/pipeline, and maintain alignment to both regional priorities and the PPF corporate strategy.
4. Assist in developing the Value Proposition from the field with the support from PPF Business Development team, Units at RBJ and COs.
5. Closely following up with COs on the progress, achievements, challenges, and successes of private sector engagement, and report to the Private Sector Partnerships Officer.
6. Supporting the Private Sector Partnerships Officer on field mission and mission planning.
7. Collaborating with WFP stakeholders to integrate their knowledge and experiences into the analysis to proactively address learnings, begin buy-in process of COs in the region, and better position strategy for conversion into an action plan for the country offices.
8. Developing communication materials for private partner engagements, in close collaboration with Communication teams at HQ and RBJ.
9. Producing reporting products to internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
10. Taking trainings and learning how to use Salesforce and Tableau software applied to private sector partnership in the Field.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (for example, Bachelor’s degree) from a recognised university and have completed at least two years of the programme. Candidates should have attended classes in the past 12 months; or
Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, Master degree) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the past 12 months; or
Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university.
Field of study :Business Administration, Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Sales & Marketing, Communications or other related field;
Knowledge and Skills:

Experience in Research – collecting background information, desktop or by conducting interviews (where appropriate). This is in order to conduct landscape mapping and identify and generate leads for WFP in Southern Africa.
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to compile, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, prepare reports and draw conclusions and recommendations;
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
Excellent skills in utilizing computer programmes, including Word, PowerPoint, and spreadsheets. Experience in Publisher is an asset.

Languages:

Working knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English. Knowledge of French/Portuguese an added advantage.

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.
Depending on the duty station of assignment, 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 recognised 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;

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
This Vacancy Announcement will close on Thursday 01 June 2023 at 11:59pm Johannesburg Time.

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This position is only open to South African nationals or Permanent Residents of South Africa.