Programme Intern | Lviv in United Nations World Food Programme

You Will Support Operational Information Managementand assist with overall programme implementation. Intern is to be based in WFP field office in Lviv. With WFP Country Office in Kyiv, the WFP Lviv Office covers eight western oblasts and is responsible for planning and implementation of programme activities, including school meals programme and support to institutions programme. 

Why work with WFP Ukraine?  

The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world who depend on its food supplies. The war has caused immense suffering for civilians, displaced families, and disrupted 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 refugees across Europe, and almost 3.3 million are internally displaced. Many have lost their homes and livelihoods. As food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south of Ukraine do not have reliable access to nutritious food. 

WFP uses a combination of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war. This includes working with local partners to distribute food boxes in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers in locations where people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 3.01 billion meals to people displaced and affected by the war. 

How can you make a difference?  

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer in Lviv and working closely with members of the Lviv Programme Team, you will focus on the following:

• Assisting in data collection, processing, analysis, and information quality and consistency control on WFP Lviv Programme activities.
• Supporting maintaining datasets and reports through manual or semi-automatic methods on information received from multiple sources.
• Supporting adapting programme databases to align with newly introduced requirements.
• Conducting research, information analysis, prepare tables and graphs, summary statistics, maps, and basic dashboards.
• Supporting the communication with various stakeholders within the scope of data collection.
• Providing organizational support for programme visits and online meetings.
• Performing other programme-related duties as required.

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

Education:

• To be currently enrolled in a university degree and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies; OR to be a recent graduate (maximum 6 months after graduation). To have attended university courses in the last 12 months. 
• University studies in Social Sciences, International Relations, Economics, Rural Development or related fields is desirable.

Experience: 

• Engagement in high-impact projects during academic or post-academic activities is desirable but not required.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in using spreadsheets and database software.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent analytical skills, capable of interpreting and managing data efficiently to support decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and think creatively in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all assigned tasks.

Languages:

• Fluent English (written and spoken) and 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 encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP is committed to an accessible, inclusive recruitment process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of any disability related reasonable accommodation or accessibility requests you may have. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discussyour needs.

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.

How do you apply

To be considered, you are invited to apply via WFP’s recruitment portal.

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.