Deadline: 8 June 2022

The United Nations World Food Programme is currently seeking to fill an internship position under the WFP Supply Chain Unit. The position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda. The Internship will be for an initial period of 6 months starting from July 2022.

I. Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate programme from a recognized university and have completed at least 2 years of studies, preferably in Food Science, Food Safety, or Food Technology or related fields.
• Must have attended courses in the last 12 months
• Recently graduated from a graduate programme (within 12 months) prior to application of internship programme
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point);
• Fluent in English (both oral and written)

II. Key responsibilities

This position is under Supply Chain Management and will be conducting daily FSQ activities

• Inspect WFP central warehouses and sub-offices and conduct quality checks for stored foods
• and establish if they are still of good quality, and whether the procedure is respected.
• Reviewing the inspection and food laboratory reports and establishing the compliance of
• Suppliers to WFP specifications and other required standards.
• Supporting the procurement team to ensure food quality and safety information is accurately
• captured in tenders and contracts of suppliers.
• Supporting food safety and quality incident investigations, all relevant information for the case is available and documented.
• Following up on the inspection and fumigation companies and evaluating their performances.
• Supporting CO programmes and initiatives in the development/reviewing of the training materials and providing FSQ related training to WFP staff and its stakeholders.
• Following up and monitoring milling contracts and ensuring products are timely delivered as
• per the terms of contracts.
• Closely monitor the analytical data on products from the inspection company and report any deviations from the specifications for quick actions.
• Following up on the implementation of CAPA by WFP suppliers to ensure they timely close the audit findings and report any progress made or challenges encountered. Follow up on the compliance testing plan (downstream and upstream) with companies contracted to perform sampling, shipping, and testing.
• Supporting other units in technical matters in case requested.

III. Terms And Conditions

• WFP is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply on-line through WFP recruitment website. 
• This VA is open ONLY to Rwandan Nationals.  
• Please note that WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Only Women are Eligible to Apply

IV. How to Apply?

Interested and eligible? Please,  apply HERE