The World Food Programme (WFP), the food assistance branch of the United Nations, is the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.
WFP is seeking an Intern for Programme Support based in the Marsabit Field Office, Marsabit County, Kenya. Marsabit County is the largest in Kenya (70,961 square kilometres) and is classified as arid and semi-arid (ASAL), where pastoralism is the predominant livelihood.
This internship, lasting 8 months, offers the opportunity to directly engage in a range of programme activities focusing on:
- Integrated Climate Adaptive Programming
- Ecosystem and Land Restoration
- Climate Resilience
- Strategic Partnerships with the Private Sector
- Youth Programming
- Nutrition Prevention and Integration
- Value Chain Development
Key Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Head of Programme and under the general guidance of the Head of Field Office, the intern will be responsible for:
- Assisting programme leads in coordinating, planning, and implementing activities as outlined in annual and strategic work plans.
- Supporting programme leads in the design and management of youth agri-business initiatives in collaboration with relevant County Government departments.
- Contributing to the execution of Anticipatory Actions, ensuring alignment with agreements, timelines, and deliverables.
- Aiding capacity-building efforts related to Emergency Preparedness and Response and Climate Change Adaptation, in coordination with County Government and target beneficiaries.
- Participating in the collection, consolidation, and management of information and data from FSCs (Food Security Committees), MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), SHFs (Smallholder Farmers), and FOs (Farmer Organizations), ensuring databases are current and accurate.
- Assisting in the preparation and drafting of meeting notes, administrative documents, and project concept papers under the supervision of programme staff.
- Supporting the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team in process monitoring to provide decision-making insights and facilitate achievement of quarterly objectives.
- Ensuring proper filing and secure storage of all relevant programme documentation in accordance with organizational requirements.
- Taking notes and minutes during key internal and external meetings as required by programme leads.
- Actively participating in programme meetings at all levels to provide updates, report on progress, and contribute to learning processes.
- Assisting in the preparation of bi-weekly, monthly, and periodic reports, submitting drafts for review and feedback.
- Conducting regular reviews of the annual work plan to track implementation progress and advise the programme team on necessary actions to expedite delivery.
- Supporting budget expenditure tracking and documentation to inform sound financial decision-making.
- Performing any other duties as assigned.
Expected Outcomes
During the 8-month period, the intern is expected to:
- Develop an internship work plan outlining clear goals, objectives, and deliverables within the first month of onboarding.
- Submit an internship report and exit meeting notes with the supervisor and Field Office Head at the end of the program.
- Submit Back to Office Reports after completing any field mission, meeting, or workshop.
- Timely submit monthly reports highlighting achievement of key milestones, challenges, and proposing remedial actions.
Qualifications Required
Education:
A recent graduate (within the last 6 months) with a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields:
- Agriculture and Food Systems, Climate Change, Livestock, Rural Development, Nutrition, Environment and Natural Resource Management, Watershed Management, Economics, Fisheries, Range Management, Agricultural Economics, Environment and Community Development, Social Science with a relevant focus, or another related technical field.
Language:
Fluency in oral and written English and a local language.
Computer Literacy:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
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