Security Intern (Project Management), Maiduguri at World Food Programme (WFP)

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

• Expanded knowledge of the United Nations system: The Intern should have gained insights into the structure, functions, and mandate of the United Nations They should have a better understanding of the UN's role in advocating for sustainable development (SDG Goals) and promoting international cooperation.
• Have proficiency in working within a humanitarian agency: The Intern should have developed skills and knowledge specific to working in a humanitarian organization like the World Food Programme. They should understand the principles, values, and operational aspects of WFP's work, including its role within the United Nations system.
• Gained practical experience: The Intern should have gained practical experience in implementing initiatives and interventions aimed at achieving the WFPs mission. They should have participated in relevant projects, activities, and programs to contribute to WFP's efforts in achieving Zero Hunger.
• Strengthened professional skills: The Intern should have honed their professional skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and project management. They should be able to apply these skills effectively in a multicultural and fast-paced work environment

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme (for example, master's degree) from a recognized university and has attended classes in the past 12 months or a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months before the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university and has attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university, in the field of Business Administration; Economics with focus on Project Management and Budget Control; or a graduate from a Project Management Program.
• Must be women, as this program aims to empower and support women in line with WFP's commitment to gender equality.

Working Language: 

• Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required 
• Fluency in Hausa or any of the languages spoken in the Northeast of Nigeria

Required skills/ Competencies:

• Works effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Comfortable in a rapidly changing environment, with competing and shifting priorities.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Project Management Methods.