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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 WFP Kenya Country Office (KCO) implements an Internship Programme designed to deepen understanding of the United Nations by providing practical, hands-on experience within the World Food Programme. The programme offers graduate students an opportunity to gain professional exposure in their respective fields of study and specialization, both within programme areas and across various offices in the country.

The Country Office is now seeking to select Interns for Cohort 3, 2026, for an eight-month programme with opportunities in both Field Offices and the Nairobi Office. For Field Office placements, priority will be given to candidates from the surrounding local communities to enhance impact.

Applicants must be Kenyan nationals, recent graduates, and residents of Kenya. Candidates placed in field locations will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation near the respective duty stations. Proficiency in the local language is required for this role to ensure effective communication with stakeholders.

Interested applicants are invited to submit an updated CV and a cover letter for consideration.

Intern - Partnerships, Nairobi

The intern will support the Partnerships Unit in advancing its 2026 priorities related to partnership coordination, donor and partner engagement support, information management, and knowledge management. They will contribute to strengthening partnership processes through donor and partner research, improved organization and accessibility of partnership‑related information, and support to coordination activities.

In addition, they will support Office Information Management (OIM) efforts by assisting the OIM Officer with maintaining and enhancing the Country Office knowledge management platform, ensuring that partnership, donor, and coordination information is systematically captured and accessible for internal use.

Key Responsibilities

Partnerships Support

• Support mapping and documentation of partners, including maintaining and updating partnership‑related information and tracking tools.

• Assist in the preparation of partnership briefs, background notes, presentations, and other coordination materials for internal and external use.

• Support consolidation and quality control of partnership inputs from technical units and field offices.

• Assist with partnership coordination activities, including meeting preparation, note‑taking, and follow‑up on agreed action points, as required.

Donor and Partner Research

• Conduct desk‑based research on donors and partners, including priorities, thematic focus areas, geographic interests, and partnership modalities, using publicly available and internal reference materials.

• Support the preparation of donor and partner profiles, background briefs, and snapshot summaries to inform engagement and coordination efforts.

• Assist in synthesizing relevant partnership and donor intelligence for internal reference.

OIM and Knowledge Management Support

• Support the OIM Officer in organizing, updating, and maintaining partnership and donor‑related content on the Country Office knowledge management platform.

• Assist in structuring, tagging, and archiving partnership, donor, and coordination documents to improve accessibility and usability.

• Contribute to documentation of good practices, lessons learned, and reference materials related to partnerships and coordination.

• Support basic data organization, cleaning, and compilation tasks related to partnership and donor information, as guided by the OIM Officer.

Expected Outcomes:

• Updated and well‑organized partnership mapping and reference materials.

• Draft partnership briefs, donor and partner profiles, and background notes supporting informed engagement.

• Partnership, donor, and coordination documents systematically organized and accessible on the Country Office knowledge management platform.

• Consolidated knowledge products, including documented good practices and lessons learned, contributing to improved institutional memory and continuity.

Qualifications Required:

Education: A recent graduate (within the last 6 months) with a Bachelors in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Information Management, Data Management, or a related field.

Language: Fluency in Oral and written English.

Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Duration of Internship: 8 months

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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:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.