World Food Programme: Internship Programme

The objectives of the Internship Programme are to promote among the participants a better understanding of the United Nations and of the World Food Programme. Internships provide Divisions at headquarters or country offices with the assistance of outstanding young students specializing in fields relevant to WFP activities. WFP places CVs of eligible intern applicants on the Internship Roster via the WFP Intranet. After receiving acknowledgement of receipt of a qualified CV, applicants will be contacted only if a hiring manager is interested in inviting them.

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Organization Name

World Food Programme

www.wfp.org

Organization Mandate

WFP is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. It aims to: - Save lives in refugee crises and other emergencies - Improve nutrition and quality of life of world's most vulnerable people at critical times in their lives - Enable development by (a) helping people build assets that benefit them directly; (b) promoting the self-reliance of poor people and communities

Address

Via C.G.Viola 68, Rome, Italy

Address 2

Parco dei Medici, 148

Telephone

(39) 06-65131

Non-profit organization?

Regions

North America, Central America, Caribbean, South America, Western Europe, Central Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa

Duration

12 months+

Age (max)

Price range

n/a

Application process and requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a university or graduate school and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies.

Language

English

Funding information

WFP will cover the intern for medical insurance during working hours and provide a stipend.

Student status required?

Yes

Type of student status required

Qualifications required

High School or Equivalent

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