Youth Volunteer

The Youth Volunteer will support the Innovation Unit in exploring, documenting, and coordinating innovative solutions that strengthen programme impact. The volunteer will assist in research, ecosystem engagement, programme coordination, and knowledge management related to innovation initiatives implemented by the Country Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and coordination of innovation initiatives within the Country Office.
• Assist in organizing workshops, innovation clinics, and learning events that bring together partners from government, private sector, academia and the innovation ecosystem.
• Contribute to the preparation of innovation project documents, and presentations.
• With support and guidance from the team, conduct research on emerging innovations relevant to WFP operations such as climate-smart agriculture, digital finance, clean energy, and circular economy solutions among others.
• Prepare short research briefs to inform innovation programming.
• Support documentation of innovation initiatives, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Assist in preparing case studies, briefing notes, and innovation reports.
• Support updating of innovation knowledge repositories and documentation platforms.

Requirements

• University degree (or currently completing) in one of the following fields: Innovation / Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, International Development or related fields
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Interest in innovation, entrepreneurship, and development solutions
• Ability to coordinate tasks and support project implementation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Interest in working in a multicultural and international environment

Skills

• Research Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Project Coordination
• Project Implementation Support
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship Knowledge
• Knowledge Management

Languages

English