Programme Intern
JOB DETAIL
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
26 March 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Kiev)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
- We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
The Programme Intern will contribute to the implementation of all WFP programmes in the area of assignment of the Northern Regions Operations.
She/he will liaise with communities, local authorities, cooperating partners, and other stakeholders and ensure a two-way information flow between the area of responsibility and the Country Office.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Associate, the Programme Intern will undertake the following tasks:
1. Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
2. Provide programmatic support to the office in the implementation of WFP programmes following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports in order to support operational decision-making.
4. Arrange for and participate into regular field missions and meetings with local authorities and cooperating partners on commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other relevant issues to support effective communication flow and efficient operations.
5. Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services.
6. Perform data entry and data verification tasks on beneficiary lists received from local authorities and partners and provide relevant feedback to colleagues.
7. Communicate with beneficiaries as needed to clarify and rectify data received, with the utmost
professionalism and sensitivity.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
To be considered for an internship with WFP, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Be currently enrolled in a university degree (for example, Bachelor’s degree) and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and attended university classes in the last 12 months;
- Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, Master’s degree) and have attended classes in the past 12 months;
- Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university.
- University studies in Economics, International Economic Relations, Food Systems, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, Finance or related fields are desirable.
Experience:
Specific experience in one or several of the below topics is an advantage:
• Gathering information from multiple sources and reporting on the main findings;
• Data cleaning and management.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Good analytical and conceptual skills;
- Good command of Excel and solid overall computer literacy;
- Good writing skills (drafting, formulation, reporting skills) in English;
- Attention to detail;
- Willingness to learn;
- Ability to work both with minimal supervision and as part of a team;
- Good interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners;
- Willingness to participate in field missions;
- Have interest in food security, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system
Languages:
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Required Ukrainian
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
- We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
- Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
- Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
- Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
- Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
