Organizational context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity.
The Programme Division (PRG) provides strategic, normative, and technical guidance across various programmatic areas, supporting country offices in designing and implementing high-quality programmes to address food and nutritional needs globally.
Job purpose
The Programme Knowledge and Information Management Intern will support the Programme Division (PRG) in managing and enhancing its knowledge platforms and communication activities.
This role involves assisting with the maintenance of the Programme Guidance Manual (PGM) Platform, ensuring content is accurate, well-formatted, and accessible.
The intern will also contribute to communication efforts, including supporting the PRG webinar series, developing intranet content, and assisting with internal communications.
This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in knowledge management, information dissemination, and programme support within a leading global humanitarian organization, contributing to the effective delivery of WFP's mission.
Responsibilities
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organization globally, dedicated to saving lives during emergencies and utilizing food assistance to foster peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts.
WFP champions diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
The organization is committed to personal and professional development, offering a multicultural and inclusive work environment with opportunities for training, coaching, and career advancement across its global offices.




A career at WFP provides the chance to work with passionate colleagues on impactful humanitarian efforts, ensuring effective assistance reaches millions worldwide.
The Programme Division, where this internship is based, provides strategic, normative, and technical guidance for WFP's programmatic and thematic areas.
It supports country offices in analyzing, designing, implementing, and monitoring high-quality programs addressing food and nutritional needs, from emergency response to long-term solutions.
The division oversees corporate efforts in nutrition and food security analysis and leads strategic direction in areas like emergency preparedness, climate resilience, social protection, and school-based programs.
Education
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a recognized university, having completed at least two years of their undergraduate studies, or be a recent graduate (within six months).
Proficiency in English is required, with knowledge of another UN official language being an asset.
Candidates must have attended classes in their last 12 months of enrollment.
Work experience
This role is an internship.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (completed at least two years) or a graduate program, or be a recent graduate (within six months).
Excellent written and spoken English is required.
Proficiency in another official UN language is an asset.
Skills
Knowledge Management, Information Management, Content Management, Communication, Research, Data Analysis, Project Support, Meeting Coordination, Report Writing, Webinar Support
Required languages
English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Portuguese
Desired languages
English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Portuguese
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📌 Internship - Programme Knowledge And Information Management - Global Hq, Programme Division (Prg) Rome (Lazio)
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