Internship Opportunity

INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

VACANCY REF: NUTINT

DATE OF VACANCY: 11/07/2024

Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending child hunger. Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With more than 40 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster and chronic food insecurity, Action Against Hunger runs life-saving programmes in over 45 countries benefitting seven million people each year. With head offices in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, the United States and Canada, our international network shares its combined resources, breadth of experience and technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger. Every year, our 7,500+ field workers help over 21 million people in over 45 countries worldwide. As a non-governmental, non-profit, non-religious organization, we are committed to principled humanitarian action as outlined in our International Charter of Principles: independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to affected populations, professionalism and transparency.

Contract Type: Internship

Duration: 3 months

Base: Kathmandu Valley with occasional travel

Expected starting date: 1 August 2024 

Number of positions: 1

Stipend: NPR 9700 monthly

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist in the programmatic aspects of Nutrition and Health.
• Assist in the planning and execution of surveys and assessments.
• Support in monitoring and supervision of activities.
• Assist in organizing meetings and events to promote alliance activities.
• Support in preparing advocacy materials and position papers.
• Participate in meetings and forums to represent ACF.
• Assist the Programme Manager in daily operations and project management activities.
• Ensure all project activities are inclusive and consider gender, child protection, and disability issues.
• Understand and adhere to all safeguarding policies.
• Report any concerns or incidents in line with organizational procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work.
• Provide regular updates and reports on task progress and any challenges encountered.
• Proactively support ACFs commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity.
• Comply with this Safeguarding Policy and the relevant annexed policies, which fall under its scope.

Deliverables

• Weekly status reports on daily activities and progress.
• Documentation of assigned tasks.
• Final internship report summarizing achievements, learnings, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Public Health, social sciences or related field and those whose academic programs include an internship component, will be given preference.
• Strong skills in analysing indicators and the nutrition/health situation.
• Experience in reviewing health programs and policies.
• Experience in organizing technical workshops at national and provincial levels with the government.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Experience in Health/Nutrition advocacy is an asset.
• Autonomy, initiative-taking, punctuality, and rigor.
• English language skills and computer knowledge is a must.

Applications:

Interested Nepali applicants with suitable skills are requested to submit a motivation letter, updated CV with two referees through email: recruitment@np-actionagainsthunger.org by 26 July 2024 by 5 pm Nepal time. The Vacancy Reference (NUTINT) must be mentioned in the title of the email otherwise the application may be disqualified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. Action Against Hunger reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Telephonic inquiries will not be entertained.

Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people with disabilities and members from disadvantaged /underrepresented ethnic groups.