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Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

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May 30, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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Job Title

GrowAfrica Internship Program job at World Bank Group

Job Description

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a leader in sustainable investment in emerging markets. IFC promotes private sector development and economic growth to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives. IFC works to help achieve the World Bank Group’s overarching goals of ending extreme poverty by 2030 and stimulating shared prosperity in every developing nation. To understand its impact, IFC has developed a results measurement system and a cohort of staff who specialize in helping operational colleagues understand and articulate the development impact of their projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Project Coordinator in coordinating/facilitating the training of farmers on Good Agricultural Practices by Robust Agronomists,
Assist the Project Coordinator in coordinating/facilitating the training and coaching of Licensed Buying Agents on good record keeping and traceability of sesame supply chain by Robust Agronomists,
Support the Project Coordinator to collect and maintain a database of relevant project documents and draft project reports,
Support project planning and quantitative data collection to monitor & track project indicators,
Monitor and update a risk register, drawing attention of Project Coordinator/Project Leader of any changes to the project risks,
Assist in the establishment of demonstration sites in each of the eight Local Government Areas (LGA) for effective participatory learning by farmers,
Assist in the supervision and guidance of farmers on the production of good quality declared seed for sale to sesame farmers under the Community Based Seed Production Programs,

Support program team to prepare materials and content for major activities, launches, and media outreach by the Communications team,
Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for planning and knowledge building,
Contribute to the promotion and adoption of Sustainable Agro-ecological practices and technologies to smallholder sesame farmers,
Contribute to the development of a heatmap for priority crops in Africa and contributing to data collection efforts and stakeholder engagements,
Support the development of synergies with the World Bank by contributing to the design and implementation of World Bank operations,
Assist in the coordination/facilitation of project meetings and field trips organized for stakeholders and project management to project sites, and
Participate in other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator/Project Leader.

Qualifications and Competencies

Skill Development: Interns will be expected to enhance their technical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills crucial for professional growth.
Industry Insights: Interns will gain an understanding of industry practices, trends, and challenges, broadening their perspectives.
Networking: Interns will interact with professionals, mentors, and peers, building valuable connections for future opportunities.
Feedback and Learning: Interns will receive constructive feedback to improve performance and develop a growth mindset.
Adaptability: Interns will cultivate adaptability by being exposed to diverse situations and work environments.
Project Involvement: Interns will participate in projects, contributing meaningfully to IFC’s goals and improving their knowledge in the dynamics of agricultural supply chain
Resume Boost: Internship experience enhances their resumes, setting them apart in the competitive job market.
Prefer master’s or PhD, with at least two years of work experience.
Studying agricultural with a specialization on crop-science, agriculture economy, agriculture science, agronomy, soil management, social science, economy, or any such relevant fields. Experience in specialized fields associated with the projects in Section B, Project Backgrounds, will be an added advantage.
Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

Effective communication skills in multicultural, multi-lingual (at least English for all projects, Hausa for projects in Nigeria, Portuguese for Angola/Mozambique and French for projects in Senegal) environments and good ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural and diverse team
Adequate knowledge of the African agribusiness challenges, and opportunities.
Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgement and problem-solving competencies.
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media.
Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
Results-oriented and team player.
Good interpersonal skills.