Harjoittelupaikkailmoitus: Maailman ruokaohjelma etsii harjoittelijoita

YK:n alainen Maailman ruokaohjelma (WFP) hakee harjoittelijoita WFP:n Pohjoismaiden toimistoon Kööpenhaminaan ajalle 2.2. – 7.8.2015. Hakemusten viimeinen jättöpäivä on 21.11.2014

Suomen YK-liitto ei vastaa YK:n harjoittelupaikkoja koskeviin tiedusteluihin. Oheisia harjoittelupaikkoja koskeva yhteyhenkilö on Birgitte Pedersen/WFP.

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World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. In 2013, we reached over 80 million people with food assistance in 75 countries. WFP is part of the United Nation system and voluntarily funded.

WFP Nordic Office, housed in the UN City which hosts 9 UN organisations and several other international organisations, raises awareness of the plight of hunger and malnutrition and what WFP does to fight it. Our main platforms are our own websites and social media channels – we have a website, a Facebook page and a Twitter account for each of the Nordic countries. We also lecture for schools and universities and we take part in different campaigns and information activities.

The WFP Nordic Office in Copenhagen also serves as liaison between the WFP headquarters, regional and country offices and donor and other partner representatives in the Nordic countries.
Through our internship programme we employ 4 students – one from each of the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The internship starts on February 2nd and ends on August 7th 2015. Under the direct supervision of the director of the WFP’s Nordic Office, your main duties are:

    Maintain and further expand WFP Nordic Liaison Office’s online support base through:
    Creating content, translating, editing and updating Nordic language homepages
    Creating content, translating, editing and updating Nordic language Facebook and Twitter accounts as well as other social media outlets
    Translate and distribute corporate updates, statements and press-releases through national media outlets
    Cooperate on various campaigns and outreach activities
    Host visits and make presentations to students about the work of WFP
    Handle inquiries from students and general public
    Monitor national media on issues related to the work and mandate of WFP and report on relevant media coverage
    Carry out national political surveillance on issues related to the work and mandate of WFP and report on relevant developments in government policies in the respective countries
    Monitor trends and issues which impact hunger and food assistance and identify opportunities for WFP to influence public debate on hunger, food aid and development assistance
    Any other duties as required

Required qualifications:

    Completed at least two years of undergraduate study
    Have attended courses in the past 12 months
    A bachelor degree and/or skills and maturity gained from relevant jobs or internships is desirable
    Experience in online communication – with a strong social media knowledge and working experience – and/or experience in journalism, communication or other information related work desirable
    Working experience in national or international organizations, relevant to humanitarian and/or development field
    Excellent written communication skills in Danish, Finnish, Norwegian or Swedish – as relevant to the respective country under which you apply
    A good command of written and spoken English - the working language in WFP
    A good command of MS Office and preferably experience with content management systems (Drupal).
    Knowledge of Photoshop and/or InDesign/other photo editing software is an added advantage

In preparation for the internship, you will have a full week of handover with the outgoing group of interns. 

Terms and conditions:
The internship is full time. WFP pays a monthly stipend equivalent of U$ 600. WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation or travel to and from WFP internship location.

Application procedures:
Fill in and submit the below Internship Application form together with your application in English consisting of a CV and a cover letter to birgitte.pedersen [ät] wfp.org

Deadline for applications: Friday 21st November 2014

Please make sure to state your respective country (Denmark, Finland, Norway or Sweden) and “WFP internship” in the subject line. Interviews in English by phone are scheduled to take place no later than mid-December.

Birgitte Pedersen
World Food Programme
UN City, Marmormolen 51
DK-2100 Copenhagen
Tel.: +45 45 33 53 51
E-mail: birgitte.pedersen [ät] wfp.org

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