Beneficiary Services Intern, Nairobi

World Food Programme

Nairobi
Training
Full-time

12 days ago

.SAVING LIVES. CHANGING LIVES.BEGIN YOUR HUMANITARIAN JOURNEY WITH WFP.The World Food Programme, Kenya Country Office based in Nairobi is looking for vibrant, innovative, and multi-talented students.An internship at WFP is a great opportunity to acquire practical work experience while contributing to the goal of reaching Zero HungerWFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, color, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.WFP does not charge a fee for any of the stages throughout the recruitment & selection process.ABOUT WFPThe United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.The Internship Programme is a learning opportunity aimed at attracting young and talented candidates. The programme will provide the successful candidates with the opportunity to put into practice and implement their learned and academic knowledge in a field related to the work of WFP. This will promote better understanding of WFP Kenya mandate and programmes. Similarly, the programme will provide WFP with qualified individuals specializing in relevant fields in line with WFP's Strategic Objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.WFP's activities include food assistance for relief, school feeding, safety nets, nutrition, and food assistance for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers. You will be part of an efficient and dynamic team that effectively support in the implementation of WFP's country strategic plan for Kenya.JOB PURPOSEAccountability to affected populations (AAP) is one of the core values that helps WFP to provide the best possible service to the people it assists. WFP's commitment to AAP is founded on two main principles: * Affected people have a right to be actively involved in the decisions that affect their lives.

Engaging affected people in programme decisions makes food assistance more effective.

To operationalize and achieve these commitments to AAP, the WFP Kenya Beneficiary Services team focuses on the following components: beneficiary engagement and communications, community feedback and response mechanisms (CFM), mobile monitoring (mVAM) and beneficiary identity management.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)Under the guidance and Support of the Beneficiary Services team, the intern will:

Receive, log, respond to, escalate, manage feedback received through the three CFM channels (email, SMS, helpline) and provide feedback to the complainant within agreed timeframes.
Analyse, categorize, and consolidate information about calls received and issues raised.
Assist in capturing feedback throughout each stage of the project cycle from a beneficiary perspective by incorporating community consultations with appropriate attention to age, gender, and other characteristics.
Work jointly with the entire beneficiary services team to regularly review and maintain the beneficiary feedback database.
With guidance from the beneficiary services supervisor, interact with relevant units within WFP, partners, and government to escalate and follow up on complaints.
Assist in drafting beneficiary communication materials.
Administer mVAM surveys by collecting and submitting accurate, complete, and timely qualitative and quantitative data as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Currently enrolled in the University and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme within the last 6 months from a university in the field of Community development, social sciences, data management, Communications, or other relevant .

Language : Fluency in written and spoken English.

DELIVERABLES / OUTPUTS

Feedback Volume and Trends: Monitor the volume of feedback received over time and identify trends or patterns in the type of issues/complaints raised.
Data Accuracy and Completeness: Ensure accuracy and completeness of data collected through surveys and feedback channels.
Effectiveness of Communication Materials: Produce communication materials that are relevant and articulate.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Timely and Efficient Handling of Feedback: ability to promptly receive, log, respond to, and manage feedback.
Effective Analysis and Reporting: Capacity to analyze, categorize, and consolidate information from various sources to be able to extract meaningful insights from feedback received, aiding in decision-making processes.
Integration of Beneficiary Perspectives: Actively capturing feedback throughout project cycles, ensuring representation from diverse beneficiary groups. This demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity and responsiveness to beneficiaries' needs.
Maintenance of Beneficiary Feedback Database: Working well with the beneficiary services team to maintain an up-to-date and organized feedback database.
Effective Communication and Collaboration: Ability to interact with internal units within the organization, partners, and government entities to escalate and follow up on complaints.
Contribution to Material Development: Involvement in drafting beneficiary communication materials demonstrating your ability to articulate information effectively and tailor it to the intended audience.
Accurate Data Collection for Surveys: Administering surveys accurately, collecting complete qualitative and quantitative data in a timely manner.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP depending on the duty station of assignment.
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
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.
The internship duration is 8 months, full-time.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline for receiving applications for this position is 29 April 2024
Applications for this position will close at 11:59 p.m. (East African Time) on the deadline date.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
WFP embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that celebrates diversity and inclusivity in all ways.
Employment is decided on the basis of competitive selection, qualifications and merit.

.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.

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