Intern - Food Initiative job at Rockefeller Foundation
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Vacancy title:
Intern - Food Initiative

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources , Category: Internships / Volunteering ]

Jobs at:

Rockefeller Foundation

Deadline of this Job:
08 October 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
• The Africa Food Initiative team is offering an internship for Kenya-based candidates who combine solid academic credentials with curiosity, creativity, and passion for social impact.
• We value our Interns and want to invest in and mentor future leaders who will grow personally and professionally and create an impact in the philanthropic sector. As an Intern at The Rockefeller Foundation, you will have the chance to contribute to our initiatives by engaging in meaningful work assignments.

Please Note:
• This position is open to graduate students only.
• Submission of a cover letter is required.
• This internship, which is a paid program, will run for 3 to 6 months, with exact dates to be determined.
• This position will be based in the Nairobi office, so authorization to work in Kenya is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• The Intern will learn how to develop innovative solutions to improve nutrition security in resource-poor settings through cross-sector and multidisciplinary approaches involving nutrition, agriculture, business, environmental science, information technology, data science, and other fields. Specifically, the intern will:
• Support the Foundation's work of advancing a more nourishing and sustainable food system with innovative breakthroughs in science, technology, and cross-sector engagement.
• Review and synthesize literature in nutrition, agribusiness value chains, and supply chain innovations to inform decision-making.
• Assist the Food team in the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the Foundation’s new programs and further engagement with grantees and partners.
• Provide technical support to initiative staff, grantees, and partners in Monitoring Evaluation, Research & Learning.
• Capture notes and clear next steps during the Food team’s engagement with partners in the areas of food system transformation, energy access, and poverty reduction.
• Participate in field visits to current and prospective grantees and synthesize field trip reports.
• Assist in any other roles as assigned by the Foundation.

Education, Experience, and Skills
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of the following areas: Business Administration, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Agribusiness, Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, and other fields of study with strong quantitative analysis.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience required
• Experience in global health, nutrition, epidemiology, agricultural economics, business, environmental science, or related fields will be an added advantage
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector will be an added advantage
• Strong research and analytical capabilities; able to think strategically about opportunities to advance The Foundation’s policy and advocacy work
• Strong writing and editing skills in technical and scientific areas; strong attention to detail.
• Dexterity with large data sets and capabilities to interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
• Collaborative, innovative, eager to learn, and interested in how the Foundations create and execute strategies working alongside partners.
• Must be a proactive self-starter.
• Able to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be authorized to work in Kenya.
• A team player with a self-drive in providing solutions to demanding tasks with tight deadlines.
• A strategic problem-solver, capable of steering cross-functional collaborations and producing high-quality deliverables.
• Strong communication skills.

Qualifications and Competencies
• Bias for Action: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different perspectives and commits to inclusion, equity, and diversity in every aspect of work.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Internships/ Trainee jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 08 October 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 24-09-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 24-09-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 24-09-2065
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