Intern - National Development

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. This internship position focuses on supporting the National Development agenda in Nairobi. The role involves providing essential assistance in policy and strategic analysis, government engagement, and knowledge management to ensure WFP’s programs are aligned with national priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Policy and Strategic Analysis Support

• Support desk research and analysis of national development policies, strategies, and planning frameworks relevant to WFP’s mandate.
• Assist in tracking government priorities and policy developments of relevance to WFP programmes and partnerships.

Government Engagement and Partnership Support

• Assist in preparation for meetings, missions, and consultations with government institutions and development partners.
• Support documentation of meeting outcomes, action points, and follow‑up items.

Briefings, Reporting, and Knowledge Management

• Assist in drafting background notes, briefing materials, presentations, and internal summaries.
• Support organization and maintenance of reference materials, databases, and engagement trackers.

Communication and Advocacy Support

• Assist in preparing advocacy and communication materials highlighting WFP’s contribution to national development priorities, as appropriate.

Learning and Professional Development

• Participate in learning activities, briefings, and team discussions related to government engagement and development policy.
• Adhere to WFP values, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards at all times.

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of the internship, the incumbent is expected to deliver the following:

• A short policy and strategic analysis note on selected government development priorities relevant to WFP.
• Background notes, briefings, or analytical inputs supporting the Advisor’s engagement work.
• A final internship report summarizing learning outcomes, skills developed, and key contributions.

Qualifications Required

• Education: A recent graduate (within the last 6 months) with a Bachelors in Political Science, Public Administration, International Development, Development Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Language: Fluency in Oral and written English.