• Job Description

  Req#: 515199

  The Rockefeller Foundation’s vision is a food system that promotes human and planetary health, advancing more nourishing, regenerative, and equitable food systems. The Foundation’s new Good Food Initiative aims to transform the dietary quality of 500 million vulnerable children and their families around the world over the next 10 years. The Foundation will contribute to this goal by advancing Good Food Policy Advocacy, Good Food Institutional Procurement, and Good Food Data and science.

  The Africa Food Initiative team is offering an internship for Kenya-based candidates who combine solid academic credentials with curiosity, creativity, and passion for social impact.

  We value our Interns and want to invest in and mentor future leaders who will grow personally and professionally and create an impact in the philanthropic sector. As an Intern at The Rockefeller Foundation, you will have the chance to contribute to our initiatives through engaging in meaningful work assignments.

  Please Note:

  • This position is open to graduate students only.
  • Submission of a cover letter is required.
  • This internship, which is a paid program, will run for 3 months with a potential renewal for an additional 3 months on mutual agreement between the candidate and the Foundation.
  • The anticipated start date for the internship is January 2024.
  • This position will be based in the Nairobi office and authorization to work in Kenya is required.

  
  

  Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  The Intern will learn how to develop and contribute to innovative solutions to improve nutrition security in resource-poor settings through cross-sector and multidisciplinary approaches involving nutrition, agriculture, business, environmental science, information technology, data science, and other fields.

  Specifically, the intern will:

  • Support the Foundation's work of advancing a more nourishing and sustainable food system with innovative breakthroughs in science, technology, and cross-sector engagement.
  • Review and synthesize literature on human diet and nutrition, agrifood systems, and climate change to inform decision-making.
  • Assist the Food team in the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the Foundation’s new programs and further engagement with grantees, contractors, and partners.
  • Provide technical support to the Food Initiative staff, grantees, and partners in Monitoring Evaluation, Research, and Learning.
  • Assist the Food Team staff with critical analysis of existing data and information, distilling key points, and providing decision-making recommendations to the Team.
  • Capture notes and clear next steps during the Food team’s engagement with partners in the areas of food system transformation, energy access, and poverty reduction.
  • Participate in field visits to current and prospective grantees and synthesize field trip reports.
  • Support in the Food Team, Africa Region, or Foundation-wide initiatives, including events, meetings, and convenings, providing operational, logistical, and secretariat support to extend the work of the Foundation.
  • Assist in any other roles as assigned by the Foundation.

  Education, Experience, and Skills

  • Currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of the following areas: International Development, Public Policy/Administration, Political Sciences, Business Administration, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Agribusiness/ Agricultural Economics, Economics/Econometrics, Statistics, and other fields of study with strong quantitative analysis.
  • Minimum of 2 years work experience required.
  • Experience in global health, nutrition, epidemiology, agrifood systems, business, environmental science, or related fields will be an added advantage.
  • Strong research and analytical capabilities, coupled with the ability to think critically and strategically about opportunities to advance The Foundation’s policy and advocacy work.
  • Strong writing and editing skills in technical and scientific areas, with strong attention to detail.
  • Dexterity with large data sets and capabilities to interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Collaborative, innovative, eager to learn, and interested in how the Foundations create and execute strategies working alongside partners.
  • Be a proactive self-starter/ entrepreneurial.
  • Able to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • A team player with self-drive in providing solutions to demanding tasks with tight deadlines.
  • A strategic problem-solver, capable of steering cross-functional collaborations and producing high-quality deliverables.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Experience working in the nonprofit sector will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in climate science/solutions will be an added advantage.
  • Must be authorized to work in Kenya.

  Qualifications and Competencies

  • Bias for Action: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
  • Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
  • Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different perspectives and commits to inclusion, equity, and diversity in every aspect of work.

  
  

  About The Rockefeller Foundation

  The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation that enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We make big bets to promote the well-being of humanity. Today, we are focused on advancing human opportunity and reversing the climate crisis by transforming systems in food, health, energy, and finance. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at http://rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn.

  The Rockefeller Foundation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes health insurance programs, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment, a generous 401K, parental leave, and various forms of paid time off, all to help our employees feel energized, cared for, and engaged.

  As an organization, we focus on six values to advance our culture and continue our success. We are dedicated to being Transparent , Optimistic , Accountable , Collaborative, Trusted, and Equitable . We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything that we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all employees at the Foundation to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.

  The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.

  The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• About the company

  The Rockefeller Foundation is a private foundation based at 420 Fifth Avenue, New York City.

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