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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.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• 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 training, 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 the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives,delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We are currently seeking to fill a fellowship position with a focus on WFP’s engagement with Nordic and Baltic donors at the WFP Nordic Office, based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION
The WFP Nordic Office provides a strategic entry point to the Nordic countries. In 2024, the Nordic governments and private sector contributed USD 482 million to WFP making the Nordics collectively the 5th largest donor to WFP and top donors of flexible funding. Through proactive advocacy, strategic positioning, analysis and engagement, the WFP Nordic Office seeks to create enabling environments to protect and increase funding and partnerships from the Nordics.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strengthen WFP’s communications, advocacy, and visibility with Nordic and Baltic audiences
• Support communication, advocacy, and visibility efforts targeting Nordic audiences.
• Coordinate internal and external newsletters, along with other information-sharing efforts, to ensure key stakeholders are regularly updated on WFP’s work.
• Contribute to communication efforts by creating impactful content for the Nordic Office's social media accounts and maintaining some of these platforms.
• Support the planning and coordination of events to enhance WFP’s engagement with Nordic and Baltic partners, including logistical arrangements, background materials, and follow-up.
Support WFP’s engagement with Nordic and Baltic countries:
• Support partnerships with Nordic and Baltic governments by coordinating, preparing, and facilitating meetings, discussions, and consultations between WFP and the counterparts.
• Identify opportunities for WFP to establish innovative partnerships with Nordic public, political, and private stakeholders, and support outreach activities to these partners.
• Contribute to the planning and preparation of WFP missions to the Nordic region and engagements with key partners.•Conduct regular analyses of the political landscape and government priorities with Nordic and Balticcountries, and offer recommendations on their potential impact on WFP.
•Support with broader Nordic Office initiatives and tasks as needed.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Be a master's student or a graduate in Political Science, International Development, International Business,Communications or other fields related to the mandate of WFP
Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C). Working knowledge of another officialUN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian plus Portuguese) is an asset. Working knowledge ofa Nordic language would be an asset.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
TRAINING COMPONENTS
Throughout their assignment WFP Fellows 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
At the end of the assignment, the Fellow should have:
In-depth understanding of the United Nations system and WFP’s mandate and role within the broaderhumanitarian and development efforts.
Practical experience in donor relations and external engagement, including government, private sector, and institutional donors.
Skills in drafting and reviewing official communications, including briefing notes, talking points, andcorrespondence tailored for high-level stakeholders.
Hands-on experience in managing humanitarian messaging across digital platforms, including creating andcurating content for social media in alignment with WFP’s communication strategy and brand guidelines.
Experience supporting high-level political outreach and engagement, including preparing for meetings,events, and missions involving senior UN officials, and government representatives.
Improved capacity to analyze political landscapes and donor environments, and apply this analysis to informstrategic decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT The selected candidate will receive IT equipment, training material and medical insurance coverage; however, financial compensation is not provided by WFP. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in an international organization. It offers valuable exposure to WFP’s operations and the chance to contribute meaningfully to its mission.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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.