Internship in Agri-Business Development

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Duration: 3-6 working months

Duty Station: UNIDO Headquarters in Kota

Organizational Context: The Department of Agri-Business Development provides a range of technical cooperation services to assist developing countries add value to the output of their agricultural sector and generate employment opportunities in off-farm activities for rural communities, thereby contributing to increased food security and a sustainable reduction of poverty. The conceptual framework is that of agribusiness value chains: comprehensive analyses offer a rigorous base for the deployment of specialized services targeting the weaker links of the chain: agricultural mechanization, modern processing technologies, packaging of perishable products, the promotion of food safety in the processing and regulatory environment; and interventions to improve competitiveness and productivity.

Tasks: Under the overall guidance of the Director and the direct supervision of the Division Chief/Officer, the intern will perform the following tasks:

1. Research the technical cooperation and capacity-building services to agro-based and agro-related businesses and industries, inter alia, in the food, leather, textiles, wood and agricultural equipment sectors;

2. Study the development of agro-industries in rural areas and contribute to poverty reduction;

3. Research the promotion of investment in agribusiness and value chain development;

4. Assist in various global forum activities, including expert group meetings in related fields and the publication of specialized training manuals, guides and electronic media;

5. Performing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification requirements:

Academic background: Agricultural Sciences or a related field.

Computer literacy: Microsoft Windows, proficient use of processing tools such as Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.

Core values: We live and act with Integrity; We show Professionalism; We respect Diversity.

Core competencies: We focus on Results and Responsibilities; We focus on People; We Communicate and earn Trust; We think outside the box and Innovate.

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• Submit a fully completed Personal History Form

• Upload the proof of enrollment / certificate of graduation

• Indicate the time in which you are available for an internship with UNIDO

• Feel free to attach supporting documents (CV, reference letter, cover letter, language certificate, etc.)

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