Food Systems Intern | Lviv (стажування для студентів)

Всесвітня продовольча програма (ВПП ООН) - це гуманітарна організація ООН, яка надає продовольчу допомогу у вигляді грошової допомоги, сертифікатів або продуктів харчування громадам, що постраждали від війни. У своїй діяльності ВПП керується гуманітарними принципами нейтралітету, неупередженості, гуманності та незалежності. Спираючись на відданість та професіоналізм наших 24 000 співробітників по всьому світу, Всесвітня продовольча програма (ВПП) працює в понад 123 країнах і територіях, щоб доставляти життєво необхідну їжу людям, які залишилися переміщеними внаслідок конфлікту та знедоленими внаслідок катастроф. Крім того, ВПП допомагає окремим особам і громадам знайти кардинальні рішення для багатьох проблем, з якими вони стикаються, будуючи краще майбутнє. 

 WFP 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, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. 

• Vacancy Announcement n°: JR106581
• Job Title: Food Systems Intern
• Type of Contract: Internship Agreement
• Unit / Division: Supply Chain Unit / WFP Ukraine  
• Duty Station: Lviv
• Duration: 06 months 
• Closing date: 17 October, midnight (Eastern European Time) 
• The position is only open to Ukrainian nationals or residents of Ukraine, with a legal work permit.  

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.   

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: UN World Food Programme (WFP) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. 

What will you do in this position?  

You will collaborate closely with the Lviv Field Office and the Food Systems unit at the Ukraine Country Office in Kyiv to contribute to developing the Food Systems Strategy, concept notes, gathering and processing incoming data, and identifying best practices to improve food security and sustainability. The Food Systems Intern reports to the Supply Chain Officer in Lviv, under the overall supervision of the Head of Lviv Office.

Why work with us?  

The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world who depend on its food supplies. The war has caused immense suffering for civilians, displaced families, and disrupted 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 3.3 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 of Ukraine do not have reliable access to nutritious food. 

WFP uses a combination of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war. This includes working with local partners to distribute food boxes in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers in locations where people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 3.01 billion meals to people displaced and affected by the war. 

• 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. 
• WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus a medical insurance. 
  
  

At WFP Ukraine, we offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements for Service Contract holders. Some of them are: 

•  Competitive salaries per job level 
•  Pension contribution added to net salary 
•  Medical insurance with the possibility to enroll eligible dependents 
•  Applicable danger pay (revised on quarterly basis) 
•  Annual leave - 30 days per year 
•  18 weeks of parental leave for birth mothers and 4 weeks of parental leave for non-birth parent 
•  1 day per week remote working option within the duty station (subject to conditions) 
•  Accessible premises & reasonable accommodation  
•  Learning & development opportunities 

How can you make a difference? 

In this position, you will have to:   

• Assist in planning food systems and livelihood activities to support food security in Ukraine.

• Assist in analyzing market systems and food supply chains to identify areas for improvement.

• Assist in researching and identifying key local organizations involved in rural recovery efforts.

• Collect information to develop better practices for improving food supply chains.

• Prepare materials for planning sessions with local stakeholders.

• Provide general support for WFP operations, including assessments, training, meetings and reports.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have: 

Education: 

• To be currently enrolled in a university degree and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies, OR to be a recent graduate (maximum 6 months after graduation). To have attended university courses in the last 12 months.
• Enrollment in or recent graduation from a university in Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, Food Systems, Economics, International Relations, or related fields is desirable but not required. 

Experience: 

• Knowledge of Ukrainian economy, agriculture, and public affairs related to agriculture development is desirable but not required.
• Engagement in high-impact projects during academic or post-academic activities is desirable but not required.

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent analytical skills, capable of interpreting and managing data efficiently to support decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and think creatively in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all assigned tasks.

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

Before you apply... 

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our 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.  

We aim to achieve parity and inclusion in our teams in Ukraine.  

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 Отправить резюме . 

Please note that sons, daughters, brothers or sisters of WFP employees cannot be considered for the internship assignment at WFP Ukraine.

How do you apply... 

To be considered, you 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 our recruitment process.  

We also encourage you to create your candidate profile and set up WFP job alerts to learn more about all the opportunities available to join us and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.