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Job Title:   GrowAfrica Internship Program (6 No Experience World Bank Jobs)  

Organisation: International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The International Finance Corporation is an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services to encourage private-sector development in less developed countries. The IFC is a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2022, IFC committed a record $32.8 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises.

Project Backgrounds

GrowAfrica is looking for six (6) interns to work on Upstream and Advisory projects that  aim to reduce the operational risks of the IFC investment projects through strengthening supply chains, addressing food security, increasing collaboration with the World Bank, building the capacities of farmers, improving product traceability, improving food safety, etc. By participating in these projects, interns will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the agriculture industry and gain valuable experience in the field. The Interns will work under the overall supervision of the Project Leader and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator.

Objectives of the Internship

The IFC MAS GrowAfrica Intern Program is designed to provide a platform for qualified graduate students to bridge their academic knowledge and professional practices, facilitating a smooth transition into careers. GrowAfrica will also offer them hands-on opportunities to contribute to agribusiness development in Africa with an opportunity for them to improve their own skills in agribusiness project delivery and benefit from a dynamic learning experience with other several expectations including:

• Skill Development: Interns will be expected to enhance their technical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills crucial for professional growth.
• Industry Insights: Interns will gain an understanding of industry practices, trends, and challenges, broadening their perspectives.
• Networking: Interns will interact with professionals, mentors, and peers, building valuable connections for future opportunities.
• Feedback and Learning: Interns will receive constructive feedback to improve performance and develop a growth mindset.
• Adaptability: Interns will cultivate adaptability by being exposed to diverse situations and work environments.
• Project Involvement: Interns will participate in projects, contributing meaningfully to IFC’s goals and improving their knowledge in the dynamics of agricultural supply chain.
• Resume Boost: Internship experience enhances their resumes, setting them apart in the competitive job market.

Scope of the Assignments

The Interns are expected to:

• Assist the Project Coordinator in coordinating/facilitating the training of farmers on Good Agricultural Practices by Robust Agronomists,
• Assist the Project Coordinator in coordinating/facilitating the training and coaching of Licensed Buying Agents on good record keeping and traceability of sesame supply chain by Robust Agronomists,
• Support the Project Coordinator to collect and maintain a database of relevant project documents and draft project reports,
• Support project planning and quantitative data collection to monitor & track project indicators,
• Monitor and update a risk register, drawing attention of Project Coordinator/Project Leader of any changes to the project risks,
• Assist in the establishment of demonstration sites in each of the eight Local Government Areas (LGA) for effective participatory learning by farmers,
• Assist in the supervision and guidance of farmers on the production of good quality declared seed for sale to sesame farmers under the Community Based Seed Production Programs,
• Support program team to prepare materials and content for major activities, launches, and media outreach by the Communications team,
• Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for planning and knowledge building,
• Contribute to the promotion and adoption of Sustainable Agro-ecological practices and technologies to smallholder sesame farmers,
• Contribute to the development of a heatmap for priority crops in Africa and contributing to data collection efforts and stakeholder engagements,
• Support the development of synergies with the World Bank by contributing to the design and implementation of World Bank operations,
• Assist in the coordination/facilitation of project meetings and field trips organized for stakeholders and project management to project sites, and
• Participate in other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator/Project Leader.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Prefer master’s or PhD, with at least two years of work experience.
• Studying agricultural with a specialization on crop-science, agriculture economy, agriculture science, agronomy, soil management, social science, economy, or any such relevant fields. Experience in specialized fields associated with the projects in Section B, Project Backgrounds, will be an added advantage.
• Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills in multicultural, multi-lingual (at least English for all projects, Hausa for projects in Nigeria, Portuguese for Angola/Mozambique and French for projects in Senegal) environments and good ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural and diverse team.
• Adequate knowledge of the African agribusiness challenges, and opportunities.
• Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgement and problem-solving competencies.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Results-oriented and team player.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Remuneration

The internship package will be structured as follows:

• Working hours will be no more than 40 hours per week, limited to a maximum of 160 hours a month.
• The internship stipend will be negotiated depending on the experience and qualifications.

Expected Date of Starting: The expected date of start is 1 June – 31 July 2024 with a tenure of a Minimum of two months but not exceeding 6 months.

Reporting: The intern will report to the Project Leader (PL) and supervised directly by the Project Coordinator under each project.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join the World Bank Group in this capacity should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 30^th May 2024

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