JOB PURPOSE
This internship will be based in Mombasa sub office working closely with the warehouse operations team.
The intern will be trained on reporting e.g., dashboard and well as engagement in innovative ways and technology savvy of working within the UN mandate.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under direct supervision of the Logistics Officer or delegated authority, the intern will be trained on:
- DOTS: Working with the Mombasa units (Warehouse, shipping) on innovative reporting on DOTS
- Creating a live dashboard e.g., one that pulls data from LESS and other platforms.
- Space utilization engagements e.g., bagged vs cantonised space calculations
- Suggesting and engaging in innovative ways of working e.g P.I automation
- Any other tasks as may be allocated
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree In the field of Information management, data analytics, statistics, or equivalent.
- Graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent studies.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficiency in excel, SQL, Webi reports, SAP.
- Strong understanding of statistical methods, data visualisation tools e.g., tableau
- Ability to report and communicate efficiently.
DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS
- Mombasa unit live dashboard automation
- Support Mombasa office senior staff in process improvement initiatives especially for warehouse and shipping units
- Preparation of data sets and sift of primary data identifying trends in data sets.
- Establishing a warehouse dashboard that automatically pulls data from LESS, reporting all our major numbers e.g stocks & containers movement.
- Recommendation of a process improvement idea that will lead to monetary savings and/or process efficiency
TRAINING COMPONENTS
- Supply Chain and Logistics operations
- Supply Chain Systems
- Quality reporting
- Contracting Operations.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP depending on the duty station of assignment.
- WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
- WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
- The internship duration is 8 months, full-time.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
- The deadline for receiving applications for this position is 29 April 2024
- Applications for this position will close at 11:59 p.m. (East African Time) on the deadline date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
- WFP embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that celebrates diversity and inclusivity in all ways.
- Employment is decided on the basis of competitive selection, qualifications and merit.