Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems

hace 7 meses

Panama Cinfo A tiempo completo

**ResponsibilitiesMain tasks**: Provide Support to the Operations and Management Team in: Support in meetings including scheduling, agenda drafting, delivery of key action points, minutes taking and report drafting;Support in maintaining all operations documents (contracts, payments,) in a shared repository;Support on procurement basic processes ( micropurchases and othersAssist on team recruitment processesSupport the implementation of the Team HR workplan.Assist in preparing and reviewing presentations, briefing notes, reports and other supporting materials;Support in consolidating documents for Procurement and HR related processes;Support the organization of (virtual) events and face to face workshops as needed;Support on travel arrangementsSupport internal communication needs and ensure flow of information and dissemination of material amongst project team and partners as needed;Translation, proof reading and editing of documents;Any other relevant tasks as needed related to the Operations and Management Team.CompetenciesCompetencies and SkillsCompetencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;Treats all people fairly without favoritism;Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;Mastery of MS Office package and Zoom settings;Excellent writing and editing skills;Interest in knowledge management;Experience in programme management support and coordination is an advantage;Experience in the preparation of (virtual) events and workshop is an asset.Personal Skills: Creative, proactive and supportive;Able to take initiative and work independently;Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities with appropriate time management and attention to details;Ability to work in multi-cultural team, creating a positive environment;Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;Excellent organizational, inter-personal, communication and administrative skills.Required Skills and ExperienceRequirements and QualificationsEducation: (a) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor level or equivalent) in a relevant study area, such as Administration, Finance, environmental management, sustainable development, economics, global development, social or political sciences, international relations, or any other related field.or(b) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher Administration, Finance, environmental management, sustainable development, economics, global development, social or political sciences, international relations, or any other related fieldor(c) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) as Administration, Finance, environmental management, sustainable development, economics, global development, social or political sciences, international relations, or any other related field and, If selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.Experience: Mastery of MS Office package and Zoom settings;Excellent communication, writing and editing skills;Experience in operational and programme management support;Experience suppporting Human Resources unit and/or processesExperience with basic procurement processes is and advantage;Experience in the preparation of (virtual) events and workshop is an asset.Language Requirements: Fluent English and SpanishKnowledge of French is an advantageIn-person internship, or virtual / remote internships (home based)Internship ConditionsAs of January 1 2020, Interns may be given a stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies, if is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme.UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas, arranging travel, accommodation.Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;Interns must provide proof of enrolment in Health Insurance Plan valid for the location and the duration of the internship.Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacityInterns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmesUNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months;

  • Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems

    hace 7 meses

    Panama Undp A tiempo completo

    BackgroundMost commodity sectors in developing countries are afflicted by poor production practices that lead to increasing pressure on ecosystems and fail to improve the livelihoods of rural communities. Poor production practices lead to negative environmental impacts such as biodiversity loss, deforestation, carbon emissions, soil erosion, depletion of...

  • Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems

    hace 7 meses

    Panama Undp A tiempo completo

    BackgroundMost commodity sectors in developing countries are afflicted by poor production practices that lead to increasing pressure on ecosystems and fail to improve the livelihoods of rural communities. Poor production practices lead to negative environmental impacts such as biodiversity loss, deforestation, carbon emissions, soil erosion, depletion of...

  • Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems

    hace 7 meses

    Panama United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) A tiempo completo

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  • Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems

    hace 7 meses

    Panama United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) A tiempo completo

    **Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems (FACS) Programme Management Support Intern**: **Location**: - Panama City, PANAMA**Application Deadline**: - 01-Sep-23 - **(Midnight New York, USA)** **Time left**: - 17d 7h 54m**Type of Contract**: - Internship**Post Level**: - Intern**Languages Required**: - English Spanish**Duration of Initial...

  • Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems

    hace 7 meses

    Panama United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) A tiempo completo

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  • Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems

    hace 7 meses

    Panama cinfo A tiempo completo

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  • Food & Agricultural Commodity Systems Community

    hace 7 días

    Panama Undp A tiempo completo

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  • Food & Agricultural Commodity Systems Community

    hace 9 meses

    Panama Un Volunteers A tiempo completo

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  • Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems

    hace 9 meses

    Panama Un Volunteers A tiempo completo

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  • Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems

    hace 7 meses

    Panama Cinfo A tiempo completo

    **ResponsibilitiesMain tasks**: Support to the FACS projects, such as Food Systems Country Support Programme (FSCSP), GGP and FOLURprogrammes, in: Support in meetings including scheduling, agenda drafting, delivery of key action points, minutes taking and report drafting;Support in maintaining all project management documents in a shared repository;Assist in...

  • Programme Support Associate, Food Systems

    hace 7 días

    Panama Pnud Argentina A tiempo completo

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  • Communications Specialist, Food Systems

    hace 7 días

    Panama Undp A tiempo completo

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    hace 6 días

    Panama Undp A tiempo completo

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  • Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems

    hace 9 meses

    Panama Un Volunteers A tiempo completo

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    hace 1 semana

    Panama Pnud Argentina A tiempo completo

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  • Information Management Associate, Food Systems

    hace 1 semana

    Panama Un Volunteers A tiempo completo

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  • Commodity Market Research Analyst

    hace 4 días

    Panama Nestlé A tiempo completo

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    hace 3 días

    Panama World Food Programme A tiempo completo

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    hace 3 días

    Panama United Nations A tiempo completo

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    hace 6 días

    Panama Cinfo A tiempo completo

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