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# Job Description


The World Food Programme WFP is the leading humanitarian organization saving
lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and
working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We are
currently seeking motivated and qualified candidates to fill positions of the
2021 Policy and Programme Department PD Internship Programme.

The position will either be based in our Field Innovation Hub in Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania or home-based, depending on the pandemic-caused restrictions.
The internship will be for the period of 3- 8 months from June/July 2021.

Brief description of Tanzania Field Innovation Hub

Assisting almost 100 million people in around 83 countries each year, the
World Food Programme WFP is the leading humanitarian organization saving
lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and
working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP
partners with governments, other international organizations and UN agencies,
the private sector, and more than 1,000 national and international NGOs in its
operations to provide food assistance and tackle the underlying causes of
hunger.

We are currently seeking to fill an Innovation Advisor position in our
Innovation Field Hub, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

WFP believes that new ideas and disruptive approaches are crucial to getting
closer to achieving #zerohunger. We recognise the potential of bold, creative
innovations in technology, nutrition and agriculture to create extraordinary,
life-changing impact for millions of people.

To this end, WFP’s first Field Innovation Hub the Hub was established in
Tanzania in 2017. Now in its fourth year, the Hub has laid the groundwork for
catalysing Tanzania’s innovation ecosystem and changing the way WFP approaches
both current and future operations. The Hub’s work is closely aligned with the
objectives of WFP Tanzania’s 2017-2021 country strategic plan, which focuses
on supporting the Government of Tanzania in its effort to achieve the
Sustainable Development Goals, and in particular the Zero Hunger 2030 agenda.
In 2021, the hub is fully dedicated towards finding opportunities to
revolutionise WFP’s activities to increase its impact and effectiveness.

The Hub’s work in Tanzania includes the following workstreams

1 Tailored innovation services We work together with all units in WFP
Tanzania to embed innovation into the design and implementation of existing
and planned activities. We help incorporate innovation into project proposals,
help secure private sector partnerships, provide support on the development of
business cases and advise on the use of emerging technologies. We extend these
services to our government partners and other key stakeholders.

2 Identifying, matching and piloting innovation projects We identify
challenges within the domains of WFP Tanzania’s work. We match these with
local & international startups or custom-design solutions together with WFP
colleagues and innovation partners. We then provide funding and support to
teams to refine & pilot their solutions using human-centered design tools.

3 Exploring transformative innovation We test new approaches to innovation
by leading a pioneering “moonshot” project that aims to uncover radical
solutions on longer, 10year time horizons using techniques such as systems
mapping and scenario planning.

4 Build the innovation capacity of intra- and entrepreneurs We support WFP
colleagues as well as external aspiring entrepreneurs to build their
innovation and business skills to develop and test their ideas.

5 Catalysing the Tanzania innovation ecosystem We play a key role in the
Tanzania innovation ecosystem by convening and supporting other hubs and UN
agencies through events, workshops and technical support.

The Hub complements the global WFP Innovation Accelerator based in Munich,
Germany. Since its inception five years ago, the Accelerator has grown to a
team of 50 innovators from diverse backgrounds. The Tanzania hub is the first
dedicated WFP field team for innovation initiatives and works very closely
with the Accelerator and the Country Office team in Tanzania to deliver on its
objectives.

General Information

Title of Post PD InternshipField Innovation Hub
Supervisor Head of Innovation – Programme Policy Officer
Unit Field Innovation Hub
Country Tanzania
Duty Station Dar es Salaam
Duration of internship 3-8 months
Expected Start Date June/July 2021

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the WFP Tanzania Field Innovation
Hub, as well as the Senior Innovation Advisor, the candidate will perform the
following duties

Provide support to project managers on sourcing and selection of high
potential innovation projects, which could include desktop research, attending
startup events in Tanzania, requesting and reviewing pitch decks, and
attending selection calls with teams.
Contribute to the design and execution of pilot projects, including desktop
research, preparing and participating in innovation bootcamps, drafting of
project proposals and presentations to units within WFP Tanzania.
Provide support to the Ecosystem engagement manager on tasks such as preparing
events, and developing communication and promotion materials.
Support with other ad hoc requests as required

Qualifications and experience

Currently enrolled with in a graduate programme and have attended classes in
the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a graduate programme within six
months prior to the application to the internship programme. Students in the
field of Business, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Nutrition or Computer
Sciences are preferred
Excellent command of English; Working knowledge of a second UN language would
be an asset
Proficiency in modern office tools Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Suite
Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, demonstrating through extracurricular
activities.
Background or experience living/working in East Africa is a strong plus
Technical or design skills are a plus

Required soft skills/WFP Competencies

Open-minded
Driven by impact
Self-starter

Working Languages

Working knowledge of English proficiency/level C is required.

Supervision Level/Methods of Supervision

Under the direct supervision of Head of the WFP Tanzania Field Innovation Hub,
the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance and technical
supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and
development discussions will be elemental part of the supervision. The Hub’s
Senior Innovation Advisor will be the second-level supervisor. With the
support of a comprehensive induction package and assignment of a buddy/mentor,
the intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team.

Training components

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading
learning platform, WeLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of
funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.

Learning Elements

At the end of the assignment, the Intern should possess

Good understanding of WFP’s approach to innovation
Exposure to practical use of innovation methodologies such as HCD and Lean
Startup
First-hand exposure to WFP innovation in the field in Tanzania
General understanding of WFP overall operations
Experience seeing key parts of the journey from a key challenge or opportunity
for innovation, to implementation of an innovation project in close
cooperation with other functional units in WFP.

The internship at the Innovation hub exposed me to a wide range of innovation
projects at different stages, and I got the opportunity to take the lead in a
good number of initiatives that have contributed immensely to my understanding
of WFP’s approach to innovation and its overall operations. I’m sure you will
enjoy the ride like I did!

From Wilfred Simon, WFP Tanzania Field Innovation Hub Intern 2020-2021

Information on the Country of Assignment

Life for expatriates in Dar es Salaam is characterized by an international
community, with good employment opportunities and decent incomes, reasonable
prices for housing to rent or buy, and plenty of people from abroad to
socialize with. Services are much better than the Tanzanian average, with
efficient banking facilities and a simple visa system, as well as reliable
internet. The construction boom of recent years also means there is plenty of
choice for housing, such as modern apartments, and a variety of schools,
including international schools specifically for foreigners.

Tanzania is generally a safe and peaceful country. However, like anywhere, it
is wise to observe certain precautions, especially in larger urban areas. For
international visitors, and indeed anyone not well acquainted with their
surroundings, it is generally not a good idea to walk around at night apart
from the risk of robbery in certain areas, street lighting and sidewalks are
not common but fast-moving cars are. The medical facilities in Tanzania are
somewhat limited. State-owned hospitals tend to be overcrowded and the
standard of care is not comparable to international standards. Most
expatriates opt for private healthcare and there are good providers in Dar es
Salaam, with information widely available.

VA Reference no 141660

Closing Date 2 May 2021

Please note that the deadline is at 1159 pm Rome time GMT + 1

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.
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.
Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are
not eligible to apply sons, daughters, brothers or sisters.



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