. SAVING LIVES. CHANGING LIVES. BEGIN YOUR HUMANITARIAN JOURNEY WITH WFP. The World Food Programme, Kenya Country Office 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. WFP does not charge a fee for any of the stages throughout the recruitment & selection process.ABOUT WFP The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. The Internship Programme is a learning opportunity aimed at attracting young and talented candidates. The programme will provide the successful candidates with the opportunity to put into practice and implement their learned and academic knowledge in a field related to the work of WFP.This will promote better understanding of WFP Kenya mandate and programmes. Similarly, the programme will provide WFP with qualified individuals specializing in relevant fields in line with WFP's Strategic Objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. WFP's activities include food assistance for relief, school feeding, safety nets, nutrition, and food assistance for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers. You will be part of an efficient and dynamic team that effectively support in the implementation of WFP's country strategic plan for Kenya.JOB PURPOSE The risk unit is looking for an intern to support critical unit functions, here in Nairobi. It is a great opportunity to see how the risks are managed, compliance is enhanced and get exposure to both field missions as well as the office-based workplan in Nairobi. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) Under the supervision of the Risk Officer, the Intern will: Assist in conducting regular Privacy Impact Assessments to review risks associated with WFP's data collection, management and sharing practices. Analysis across systems (SCOPE, CTM, CFM, COMET. LESS) and modalities/ activities (in-kind, CBT, SFP, social protection, nutrition, etc.) Assist in developing data protection risk mitigation measures, and monitor their implementation with respective units/offices Proactively review data-sharing needs across the operation, and coordination and contribute to the development of respective data sharing agreements for the CO, in consultation with Legal, and partners. Assist in carrying out compliance assessments in the field and perform walk through tests to identify areas of improvements in the process. STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Recent graduate from a bachelor or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) in Accounting, risk managed, data analysis, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field. Language: Fluency in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage. KEY COMPETENCIES Adaptable to an international, multicultural, and multilingual environment Availability and willingness to travel as required to different areas in Kenya Ability to work under minimum supervision Good communication skills and be able to work in a team DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS Quality reports Successful Missions Attending to queries and supporting staff accordingly. Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to learn fast and interpret data and explore systems Ability to learn fast and interpret data and explore systems. TRAINING COMPONENTS Data Protection and Compliance. Risk Assessments and Mitigations. Risk Management Implimentations.
