Internship - Business Innovation and Change Unit, Innovation Division - HQ Rome, Italy

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP operates in complex emergencies and strives for innovative approaches to deliver effective humanitarian assistance. The Business Innovation and Change Unit (BIU) serves as WFP's internal management consulting arm, driving strategic projects and operational improvements across the organization and other UN entities.

Job Purpose

This internship within WFP's Business Innovation and Change Unit (BIU) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical projects aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and driving innovation. The intern will support workstreams by conducting data analysis, preparing insightful presentations, and assisting in the creation of key documents for executive management. This role involves data cleaning, initial analysis, and suggesting analytical approaches and outcomes. The intern will gain practical experience in a dynamic consulting environment, working with experienced professionals on high-impact initiatives. The position is ideal for an aspiring professional eager to apply analytical skills and contribute to the strategic evolution of a leading global humanitarian organization, gaining valuable exposure to management consulting within the UN system.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity through food assistance. WFP operates globally, assisting people affected by conflict, disasters, and climate change. The organization emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of their background. WFP is committed to investing in its employees' personal and professional development through various training, coaching, and mentorship programs, alongside internal mobility opportunities. A career at WFP offers the chance to work in diverse country, regional, and global offices with passionate colleagues dedicated to delivering humanitarian aid to millions worldwide. The organization provides an attractive compensation package and fosters a multicultural work environment. WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, recognized for its significant humanitarian efforts. The Business Innovation and Change Unit (BIU) specifically acts as WFP's internal management consulting arm, focusing on innovation and change management. BIU staff, with backgrounds in top-tier consulting and UN experience, execute projects for senior leadership across the UN system, developing end-to-end solutions from problem assessment and strategy to implementation monitoring.

Work Experience

This role is an internship and does not explicitly state prior work experience requirements. However, candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or be a recent graduate (within six months). Strong English proficiency is required, and knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Skills

Data Analysis, Presentation Preparation, Document Creation, Problem Assessment, Strategy Development, Operational Model Design, Change Management, Implementation Monitoring, English Proficiency, UN Language Proficiency (Asset)

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