Intern (Supply Chain)

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT INTERNSHIP

 Job Title: Intern (Supply Chain)   

Type of contract:  Internship   

Number of Openings: 2

Unit: Supply Chain        

Duration:  6 Months            

Duty Station: Islamabad

Vacancy Number: 831670

Date of Publication: 4th March, 2024

Deadline of Application: 15th March, 2024

This internship opportunity is for Pakistani Nationals only. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation and related costs.
• WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by Higher Education Commission.

JOB PURPOSE

The WFP Pakistan Supply Chain Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for young professionals to gain practical experience and contribute to addressing food security challenges in Pakistan and Afghanistan. This program aims to develop a diverse talent pool and enhance skills in warehouse management, supply chain optimization, and sustainable initiatives. Through hands-on responsibilities such as systems mapping, warehouse consolidation studies, site development exploration, funding identification, and inventory management optimization, interns will actively contribute to improving operational efficiency and emergency response. Join us to gain valuable experience and make a meaningful impact on food security and sustainability initiatives in the region.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Develop a comprehensive systems map for the WFP Pakistan warehouse system, covering Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. Consider the estimated volume flow and optimize space utilization within WFP Pakistan’s warehouses. Identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency under the lead of Head of Supply Chain/ Supply Chain Officer.
• Conduct a study on the potential consolidation of warehouses. Evaluate feasibility, benefits, and challenges, and provide recommendations for each consolidation.
• Collaborate with the Pakistan Head of Supply Chain and Logistics Staff to explore the development of different optimisation strategies to enhance cost efficiencies.
• Support Supply Chain Officer in developing a emergency preparedness plans.
• Work with relevant headquarters units, Regional Bureau and Logistics Cluster to identify funding opportunities for sustainable and environmentally friendly initiatives. Assist in preparing grant applications to secure additional funding.
• Examine the best warehouse practices implementation across all Pakistan WFP warehouses. Ensure effective application of the first-in, first-out (FIFO) principle. Utilize WFP’s corporate Palantir system to assess and improve stock monitoring, forecasting, and replenishment procedures.

DELIVERABLES

• Comprehensive systems map for the WFP Pakistan-Afghanistan staging warehouse system, including Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. The map should optimize space utilization, consider volume flow, and highlight areas for improvement.
• Study report on the potential consolidation of warehouses in Peshawar and Karachi, outlining feasibility, benefits, challenges, and recommendations for each consolidation.
• Proposal for developing the Quetta site, exploring the transition from a Mobile Storage Unit field warehouse to a fully compliant enclosed fixed structure warehouse. The proposal should include assessing requirements, costs, benefits, and potential challenges.
• Identify funding opportunities for sustainable initiatives and assistance in preparing grant applications. Documentation of funding sources and potential collaborations.
• Evaluation report on implementing best warehouse practices across WFP warehouses in Pakistan. Recommendations for improving inventory management, including inventory accuracy, stock-out reduction, and optimization of inventory levels.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Undergraduate, Bachelor’s degree (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Statistics or any other relevant field.

Education: Previous experience in Freight Forwarding, Shipping is an advantage

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Language:

Fluency in English Required

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action. 

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations: 

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on:  global.inclusion@wfp.org, cc’ing pakistan.hr@wfp.org. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to

confidentially discuss your needs. 

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP. 

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These internships will be based in Country Office Islamabad, Pakistan and the interns will report directly to Supply Chain Officer or the designate. 

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Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.  

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.