Internship – Multilateral Engagement Team WFP Global Office

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** DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE
** 28 March 2026-23:59-UTC+01:00 heure d’Europe centrale (Zurich)
* 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.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website:  and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: , , , , , . The Geneva Global Office ensures the representation and positioning of WFP within multilateral and Member State dialogues, with the objective of ensuring support and attention to Ending Hunger, including through WFP operations.

Bolstered by technical experts outposted from Headquarters, the office engages in key dialogues related to Humanitarian Diplomacy, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Cluster, Global Health and Supply chain processes.

The intern will help in the achievement of the objectives set for 2026, including:
* Support in analysis for WFP positioning on humanitarian policy and governance discussions
* Increase Member State engagement, including sharing of information and updates related to WFP operations
* Outreach to prospective Private Sector partners in Switzerland for an initial scoping, in coordination with PSP
** DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Track Member State positions through key dialogues and thematic issues, of relevance to WFP
* Support the work of the Humanitarian Diplomacy Service
* Support engagement of potential partners within the Geneve International context
* Other activities, as requested by the Director
** STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*** Be a Bachelor’s student (and have completed at least two years), or a Master’s student from a recognized university and have attended classes in the last 12 months;
** OR
* ** Have completed University within 6 months prior to the application to the internship position, and have attended classes in the last 12 months.
* Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level

C). Working knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian plus Portuguese) is an asset.
* Previous exposure to multilateral, national government, or NGO policy development would be an asset;
Previous international education and/or work experience would be an asset.
* Previous experience in Brief and/or communications preparation would be an asset.
* Has a basic understanding of government strategies.
* Has developed powerful narratives by using data analysis visualization to enable action-oriented discussions with partners.
* Has motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment.
** TRAINING COMPONENTS
** Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, WeLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.
** LEARNING ELEMENTS
** Throughout the duration, the intern will support engagement with partners in counterpart organizations and with Member States in Geneva. In coordination with the various technical leads, map and build entry points for engagement with partners, including recommended positions. Opportunities to advocate for WFP operations, and to contribute to progress…