Graduate Intern – Agrifood

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Graduate Intern - Agrifood

  • Post Date:August 28, 2024
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  • Career Level Student
    Qualification Diploma
    Experience 1-3 Years
  • Industry Non Governmental
Job Description

Location: Mutare, Zimbabwe
Contract type: Internship

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

Overview and Background

According to the African Development Bank in 2016, over 10 million young people join the labour market in Africa every year. Although Africa has experienced rapid economic growth for over a decade, with general reduction in overall poverty levels, this growth has not been pro-poor. This has particularly affected those young people without foundational education (literacy and numeracy), adaptable or transferable skills (personal skills, leadership acumen, entrepreneurial attitude etc.) and vocational or technical skills. The result has been a large cohort of young people without access to skills and suitable work opportunities. The youth are a vulnerable section of our population, and they need support to start their lives and contribute to the economy.

It is against this background that SNV Zimbabwe, through the Opportunities for Youth Employment Project Phase II, is seeking to connect with this section of the population and guide them through a trajectory that will lead to them finding (self) jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities in agriculture, renewable energy and other related green jobs. The OYE Phase II project will build on the successes and lessons from the OYE Phase I. More specifically the OYE Project will provide skills and economic opportunities to 11,000 youth in Zimbabwe by contributing to and supporting an enabling environment around youth economic opportunities, via private and public sector partnerships; household and community engagement; improved government coordination and implementation and influencing changing of negative norms. The project will be implemented in 11 Districts in Zimbabwe namely Mutare Urban, Mutasa, Murewa, Mutoko, Chikomba, Goromonzi, Mangwe, Umzingwane, Matobo, Harare Urban and Bulawayo Urban.

For more information on our operations in Zimbabwe visit our website: snv.org

Role Overview

The project is seeking a motivated and dedicated Graduate Intern based in to provide essential support for project implementation in Mutare. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in project management and community development in a youth development program.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Implementation:

  • Technical assistance in YEE related value chains agriculture business development, employment, and enterprise development.
  • Identify opportunities for youth-led agri-businesses
  • Leads engagements with existing private sector companies for youth (self-) employment.
  • To build the capacity of the local communities to manage their agricultural resources sustainably
  • To develop mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant government departments, NGOs and other institutions involved in agriculture development work in project area
  • Support the project team in organizing workshops, meetings, and training sessions.
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.

Project Regional Files:

  • Maintain and update project regional files, ensuring all documents are organized and accessible.
  • Assist in preparing project reports and documentation for regional activities.
  • Ensure compliance with project documentation standards and protocols.

Data Management (DQA):

  • Collaborate with the PME team to collect, compile, and analyze project data as required.
  • Conduct data quality assessments (DQA) to ensure accuracy and consistency of data.
  • Assist in the preparation of data reports and presentations.

Stories of Change Compilation:

  • Collect and document stories of change and success stories from project participants.
  • Assist in writing and editing stories of change for various project reports and publications.
  • Collaborate with the communications team to share stories of change through appropriate channels.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support to the project team as needed.
  • Assist with other project-related activities and tasks as assigned by the Project Coordinator/Manager.

Qualifications

  • Recent graduate with a diploma or degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or any related qualification.

Experience

  • Knowledge of the operations of the development sector is essential.
  • Must have graduated within the last 3 years, with a minimum of 1 year working experience.
  • Previous experience in project management or community development will be an advantage.

Competencies

  • Interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
  • Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation.
  • Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set.
  • Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently.
  • Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
  • Response positively to feedback and differing points of view.
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Additional Information

Where is the position based: Mutare
Duration: 12 months

How to apply

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and passion we are looking for to learn on the job, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a motivation letter via SmartRecruiters on/before 1 September 2024 to join our dedicated team at SNV. All information will be processed in the strictest confidence.

We will begin the selection process to find suitable candidates and we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process. Selected candidates will participate in two oral interviews, one would be in person and the other one would be virtual.

Working at SNV  

SNV offers a competitive stipend with medical cover. We offer a stimulating work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our team members benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos.

Reference & vetting check

We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct”. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.

Prospective female candidates are encouraged to apply.