Intern, Food Initiative at Rockefeller Foundation

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Intern will learn how to develop innovative solutions to improve nutrition security in resource-poor settings through cross-sector and multidisciplinary approaches involving nutrition, renewable energy, 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 through the use of innovative breakthroughs in science and technology and cross-sector engagement.
• Review and synthesize literature in finance, school meals, clean cooking agribusiness value chains, and supply chain innovations to inform decision-making.
• Assist the Food team in designing, implementing, and maintaining the Foundation’s new programs on nourishing regenerative school meals and further engagement with grantees.
• Providing technical support to initiative staff, grantees, and partners in Monitoring Evaluation, Research & Learning.
• Capture notes and clear next steps during the Food team’s engagement with potential 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.
• Assisting 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: global health, nutrition, epidemiology, agricultural economics, business, entrepreneurship, environmental science, or related field Interest or experience working in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities; able to think strategically about opportunities to advance The Foundation’s policy and advocacy work around energy access and poverty reduction.
• Strong writing and editing skills in technical and scientific areas; 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 Foundations create and execute strategies working alongside partners.
• Must be a proactive self-starter.
• Able to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be authorized to work in Kenya.
• 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.

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.