Maailman ruokaohjelma etsii neljää viestintäharjoittelijaa WFP:n Kööpenhaminan toimistolle; suomen-, ruotsin-, norjan- ja tanskankielistä. Haku päättyy perjantaina 27.3.2015.
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World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide. Every year, we reach around 80 million people with food assistance in 75 countries. WFP is part of the United Nations system and voluntarily funded.
WFP Nordic Office, located in Copenhagen in the UN City which hosts 10 different UN 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, an Instagram account 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 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 four of the Nordic countries; Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The internship starts on August 3rd and ends on February 5th 2016. Under the direct supervision of the director of the WFP’s Nordic Office, your main duties are:
Maintain and further expand WFP Nordic Office’s online support base through:
- Creating content, translating, editing and updating Nordic language websites
- Creating content, translating, editing and updating Nordic language Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 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
- Currently enrolled and have attended courses at a university programme 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.
Eligibility:
- Completed at least two years of undergraduate studies
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme and have attended courses at a degree level (as a part of a programme) in the past 12 months from the start of the internship.
Please be prepared to submit:
- Signed and stamped copy of confirmation of enrolment from the Academic Services or the Registrar’s Office showing that you are enrolled in a university programme throughout the duration of the internship. The certificate should include the programme/degree level you are enrolled in and expected graduation date/duration of the programme.
- Signed and stamped copy of official transcripts of courses attended within the past 12 months from the Registrar or Academic Services, stating the name of the programme/degree level you are enrolled in, dates, duration of course, etc.
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 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 27st March 2015
Please make sure to state your respective country (Denmark, Finland, Norway or Sweden) and “WFP internship” in the subject line. Interviews in English by Skype will be scheduled to take place no later than mid-April.