Intern (Protection and Gender) (Paid internship for students) in United Nations World Food Programme

The World Food Program (WFP) is a UN humanitarian organization that provides food aid in the form of cash, certificates or food to war-affected communities . In its activities, WFP is guided by the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity and independence. Drawing on the dedication and professionalism of our 24,000 staff around the world, the World Food Program (WFP) works in more than 123 countries and territories to deliver life-saving food to people displaced by conflict and destitute by disasters. In addition, WFP helps individuals and communities find radical solutions to the many challenges they face as they build a better future.

• Vacancy Announcement n°:JR104522
• Job Title: Intern (Protection and Gender)
• Type of Contract: Intern Contract
• Unit / Division: Protection, Gender and Accountability to the Affected Population (PGAAP)
• Duty Station: Kyiv
• Duration: 6 months (renewable)
• Closing date: 22 September

About WFP

The World Food Program 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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: YouTube,Instagram, Face book, Twitter.

Why work with us?

The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world dependent on its huge grain supplies. It is inflicting untold suffering on civilians, displace families, and disrupting supply chains and food production. It has caused one of the fastest forced population movements since the Second World War. Close to 6 million Ukrainians are still living as refuges across Europe, and almost 5.1 million are internally displaced Food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south do not have reliable access to nutritious food.

WFP uses a flexible mix of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war wherever they are. This includes working with local partners to distribute food rations in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers wherever people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 2.4 billion meals to families displaced and affected by the war, partnering directly with local responders.

• 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 trainings, 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 various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensuree that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus a medical insurance.

How can you make a difference?

In this position, you will have to:  

• Support the preparation of events and missions
• Support the monitoring of social media platforms and report relevant, sensitive or critical information related to WFP programmes and/or relevant cases to the CFM team
• Attend inter- agency meetings with the head of the unit and the deputy, prepare minutes and presentations as needed
• Compile, analyze and prepare draft mission reports
• Provide support to the field office
• Protection focal points upon request
• Perform other related duties as requested

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have:

Education: To be currently enrolled in a university and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies, OR to be a recent graduate (maximum 6 months after graduation) in the field of social sciences, anthropology, sociology, political science etc.

Experience: basic volunteer experience or participation in projects during your study

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to draft documents in clear text in English and Ukrainian
• Interest in Humanitarian work, Protection and Gender matters

Languages: Fluent English (written and spoken) Required Ukrainian (mother tongue)

Before you apply…

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. 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.

We aim to achieve parity and inclusion in our teams in Ukraine. 

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [].

How do you apply…

To be considered, you are invited to apply via WFP’s recruitment portal: https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/job/Intern--Protection-and-Gender-_JR104522. CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language.

Only those who are short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of our recruitment process.

We also encourage you to create your candidate profile and set up WFP job alerts to learn more about all the opportunities available to join us and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.