Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose
With a growing innovation portfolio, the RBN Innovation Hub is looking for an innovation learning and impact intern to support with the impact measurement and learning knowledge sharing activity for the Hub. Reporting to either the IGNITE Innovation Hub Food Systems Advisor or Learning and Impact Advisor to be recruited, the intern will work with relevant functional units in the Regional Bureau, HQ and Country Offices as well as stakeholders and partners in the global and regional innovation ecosystem to support the capture and sharing of learning and impact measurement.

Standard Minimum Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in the university and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies; or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme within the last 6 months, preferably in International Development, Business, Innovation, Environmental Science, Learning and Development or any other relevant field or
• Currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree) from a recognized university, undertaking the programmes mentioned above, and have attended classes in the past 12 months,
• Fluent in English (both oral and written) is a must; knowledge of a second UN language, preferably French, would be an asset.
• Training and/or experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet, and other software packages. Proficiency in Excel and fair knowledge of pivot tables. Office 365 proficiency an added advantage

Key Accountabilities (NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE)
Develop a shared innovation toolkit of resources for the IGNITE Innovation Hub and Country Offices;
• Review the best of the innovation toolkit materials available to WFP and CARE and develop a shared innovation toolkit for use by innovation practitioners in the IGNITE Innovation Hub and the WFP and CARE Country Offices
• Using human centered design approaches, support with the development of an approach (including workshops, surveys etc) to capture learnings from the field, and sharing learnings across the projects and programmes in the innovation portfolio
• In collaboration with HQ and implementing partner, support with the development of a standardized set of indicators to enable the overarching measurement of impact of the Hub activities, at both the individual and collective level, aligned with the Theory of Change

Support with impact measurement, knowledge management and reporting ongoing activities:
• Support with sharing and analysing timely surveys and after-action reviews and assess feedback to gain actionable qualitative insights into what is working / what could be improved across the Hub’s programming –
• Identify and collect stories and major communication moments that showcase the impact of the Hub’s work in strengthening food systems across the region to be sustainable
• Support donor project reporting requirements and information management between donors, internal stakeholders and project leads related to learning and impact measurement

Support other innovation partnerships and events needs as required:
• Provide knowledge and learning input into communication and fundraising elements for innovation.
• Support developing material for communications, advocacy/fundraising purposes.
• Support core innovation activities (e.g. innovation challenge; bootcamps; sprint programme; thought leadership; innovation fund) as needed.

Desired Experiences For Entry Into The Role
• Strong conceptual thinking to create relevant fundraising materials, for projects and activities with innovative elements
• Ability to produce high-quality written materials, including graphically based PowerPoint presentations as well as text documents for diverse audiences
• Ability to interact with leaders and external audiences with maturity and tact
• Collaborative spirit - able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy
• Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work on tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy
• Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme
• Willing to work in and travel to different field locations and challenging operating environments

Training And Learning Elements
• INKA human centered design training
• Impact measurement training

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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