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Organization: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Country: Kenya
City: Nairobi
Office: WFP Nairobi
Closing date: Monday, 14 March 2022
SAVING LIVES. CHANGING LIVES.
BEGIN YOUR HUMANITARIAN JOURNEY WITH WFP
The World Food Programme, Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa 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 Hunger
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, 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.
ABOUT WFP
WFP works to save lives and change lives through the provision of food assistance and resilience-building programs.In line with SDGs 2 & 17, WFP operations have ventured into different modalities of food transfer and capacity-strengthening to end hunger by 2030 and to revitalize global partnerships for sustainable development.
The WFP Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa (RBN) is based in Nairobi and provides strategic direction, technical guidance, resource mobilization, and management support to WFP operations and activities in ten countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda.
JOB PURPOSE
As the Regional Bureau wants to intentionally improve the use of evidence, studies, evaluations, and knowledge to improve operational effectiveness and promote its thought leadership.
The Knowledge Cafes introduced at the beginning of 2021 have proven to be extremely successful in sharing information and knowledge within the region. There is an appetite to venue into other modes of communication to help thematic teams package knowledge and information in short, digestible segments that people can refer to on-demand.
Specifically, the KM team in collaboration with the Evaluation team are looking to hire a multi-media intern to support the design and production of podcasts and mini-clip videos to help share and promote key information and knowledge as well as be used as thought-leadership segments for external audiences. Multi-media expertise does not currently exist within the two teams nor within the regional bureau.
We are looking to fill the position of a Multimedia Intern in the Programme Cycle Unit.
We are seeking a young, dynamic individual who has an excellent understanding of how multi-media communications (podcasts, mini-clip videos, etc.) can positively impact information and knowledge dissemination and help to strategically position an organization in thought leadership and complex environments.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in the university and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies; currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree) from a recognized university; or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme within the last 6 months, preferably in Information Science or Knowledge management or Journalism/Broadcasting or Communication/multi-media Studies. , or other related fields.
Excellent knowledge of audio/visual recording, editing and publishing tools (Audacity, Garageband, Adobe audition, Logic Pro, Adobe After Effects, Animaker, Blender, Adobe Animate, etc.)
Strong Microsoft Office and O365 skills e.g. MS Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint
Fluent in English (both oral and written) is a must; knowledge of a second UN language, preferably French, would be an asset.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms.
Ability to edit documents and/or summarize content for various audiences.
Strong analytical skills; ability to draw conclusions based on engagement trends
Strong planning and inter-personal skills
Experience creating animations
Experience doing voice overs/narration on videos
Good understanding of the principles of Knowledge Management
Excellent ability to synthesize documents (reports, studies, evidence, etc.) to key points/learning important to share
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 1/2(not all-inclusive)
The intern, reporting to the Knowledge Management (KM) lead, is expected to: 1. Design guidance and criteria for developing podcasts and mini-clip videos
Draft guidance on how to create an effective and engaging podcast, including metrics of effectiveness/interest;
Assess and provide guidance on how to structure podcast content, flow and delivery;
Support RBN teams to create, edit, publish and save podcasts;
Draft guidance on how to create effective and engaging mini-clip videos, including metrics of effectiveness/interest;
Assess and provide guidance on how to structure mini-clip content, flow and delivery;
Support RBN teams to create, edit, publish and save mini-clips
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Work closely with the regional graphic designer to ensure branding and design content follows WFP’s style guide
Work closely with the Information Knowledge Management Focal Points (IKMFPs) in each team to determine content appropriate for effective podcasts and mini-clips
Work closely with the Evaluation and KM teams on the development of effective content
- Monitoring impact:
Produce monthly analytics on engagement with podcasts and mini-clips produced and survey users on the usefulness/impact of content to their work.
TRAINING & LEARNING COMPONENTS
Knowledge Management fundamentals
WFP Standard Training requirements
Food Systems
Nutrition
Social Protection
Food Quality & Safety
Crisis Response & Management.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP depending on the duty station of assignment (i.e. Nairobi).
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
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.
The internship duration is 8 months, full-time.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for receiving applications for this position is March 14 , 2022
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.
The World Food Programme does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment 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.
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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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