Food Loss Intern null

Your role

WRI India is conducting research and building a coalition of stakeholders to reduce food loss and waste in India. They are looking for an exceptional intern to support their research.

Responsibilities

Secondary Research and Documentation

• Conducted research and collaborated with team members to support secondary research on reducing food losses.
• Support in identifying relevant stakeholders, ongoing initiatives on reducing food losses, and conducting stakeholder consultations.
• Design a framework and build a database through a literature review on food loss measurement. Output – excel database 

About you

Skills and qualifications

• Any Master, preferably Food, Environment, Economics, or Rural Development (pursuing also)
• Understanding of agriculture and scale of food losses in India
• Proficiency in MS Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Self-starter who can work independently
• Experience in preparing reports and presenting findings.
• Excellent recordkeeping and communication skills.
• Good report writing skills.

Stipend

• Location: Delhi/remote 
• Duration: 2 Months

Benefits

Benefits offered may include:

• Mentorship and guidance
• Time-off plans
• Gain hands-on industry experience
• Learning & development programs

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Training and development

WRI's Internship Program offers learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, or other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of work. WRI offers a variety of paid and unpaid internship opportunities throughout the year in offices around the world.

Career progression

At WRI, their internships offer dynamic learning experiences, allowing interns to contribute directly to impactful projects and gain recognition for their published work. Interns will engage with their global teams, receive hands-on training, and explore their work culture. Opportunities for networking and professional growth are integral to their internship program, supporting diverse, passionate individuals in their journey to make a global environmental impact.

How to apply

Only qualified applicants should apply by sending across the: 

• Curriculum vitae of no more than 2 A4-sized pages detailing academic and relevant experience.  
• A sample of research-based writing that demonstrates analytical capabilities. This could be a paper or a dissertation chapter. 
• Names and contact details of two referees who can attest to the capabilities of the applicant.  

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• jobvite.com/wri/job/oCKmufwW
• wri.org/internships
• youtube.com