WFP Kenya Internship Programme 2026 (Cohort 3) – Multiple Positions Across Nairobi & Field Offices
Application Deadline: 17 February 2026, 23:59 (GMT+03:00 East Africa Time – Nairobi)
Eligibility: Kenyan nationals, recent graduates (within 6 months), residents of Kenya
The World Food Programme (WFP)—the world’s largest humanitarian organization and 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate—is now accepting applications for Cohort 3 of its 2026 Internship Programme. This six-month, full-time internship offers meaningful professional experience across multiple units in Nairobi, Kakuma, Wajir, and other Field Offices, giving young Kenyan professionals an opportunity to contribute to life-changing humanitarian and development work.
WFP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and abilities.
Why Join WFP?
- Work with a globally recognized humanitarian organization serving millions worldwide
- Highly inclusive, diverse, multicultural work environment
- Opportunities for field exposure, learning, and professional development
- Access to training, mentorship, and internal mobility
- Contribute to emergency response, development programming, and national capacity strengthening
Available Internship Positions (6-month contracts)
Below is an overview of all open internship roles under the 2026 cohort.
1. Intern – National Development (Nairobi)
Support government engagement, development finance, policy analysis, and strategic partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Research on national policies and development priorities
- Support meetings, briefs, background notes
- Prepare analysis and knowledge products
- Support communication and advocacy on national development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Political Science, Public Policy, Development, Economics, etc.
- Excellent research and writing skills
2. Intern – Human Resources (Nairobi)
Support Learning & Development, performance management, onboarding, and workplace culture initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage training calendars, logistics, reports
- Support onboarding and culture initiatives
- Assist recruitment processes
- Data entry, HRIS support, personnel file digitization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in HR, Business Management, or related fields
3. Intern – Programme (Kakuma)
Support humanitarian and development programming in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.
Key Responsibilities
- Support design of livelihood and area-based programmes
- Monitor project sites; consolidate field reports
- Coordinate stakeholders and assist community engagement
- Track and verify programme assets
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Nutrition, Economics, etc.
- Fluency in English and local language
4. Intern – Supply Chain (Nairobi)
Support food safety, storage, distribution, and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor food commodities in warehouses
- Support inspections, documentation, and risk management
- Assist supplier capacity building and data analysis
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Food Science, Food Technology, Agriculture, etc.
5. Intern – Communications (Nairobi)
Support strategic storytelling, media engagement, and digital communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft human-interest stories, social media content, internal updates
- Assist with analytics, media tracking, and content packaging
- Maintain communication archives and assets
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Communications, Journalism, or related field
6. Intern – Gender, Protection & Disability Inclusion (Nairobi)
Support gender-transformative programming, protection mainstreaming, and disability inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, documentation, coordination
- Support programme design, advocacy, field missions
- Prepare reports, proposals, concept notes
- Participate in inter-agency and government meetings
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Gender Studies, Sociology, Community Development, Programme Management, etc.
7. Intern – Procurement (Nairobi)
Support procurement processes, data analysis, and performance improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist tendering, bid analysis, and purchase requisitions
- Produce dashboards and maintain data pipelines
- Propose analytical improvements for procurement
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Procurement or related field
- Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
8. Intern – Nutrition (Nairobi)
Support nutrition programme design, fortification, PD Hearth, and acute malnutrition management.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist programme roll-out, proposals, guidelines
- Conduct field monitoring and reporting
- Document lessons learned and donor updates
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Social Work, etc.
9. Intern – Security (Nairobi)
Support security operations, documentation, reporting, and field mission coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist field mission planning, escort requests, training hub registration
- Prepare security reports and newsletters
- Support compliance dashboards and procurement follow-up
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Security Management, International Relations, Law Enforcement, or related field
- Willingness to travel
10. Intern – Business Transformation Unit (Nairobi)
Support IT operations, digital tools, workflow automation, and data analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist service desk, connectivity monitoring, IT inventory
- Support no-code/low-code development and user testing
- Contribute to digitization initiatives and documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in IT, Computer Science, BIT, Business Computing, etc.
11. Intern – Partnerships (Nairobi)
Support donor mapping, partner coordination, and knowledge management.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain partnership databases and mapping
- Draft donor briefs and notes
- Support meeting coordination and documentation
- Update the knowledge management platform
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in International Relations, Data/Information Management, Development Studies, Political Science
12. Intern – Monitoring & Evaluation (Wajir)
Support data collection, reporting, community engagement, and evidence generation across Wajir and Mandera hubs.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field visits; gather data and community feedback
- Clean and verify monitoring data
- Prepare monthly briefs, meeting notes, documentation
- Support joint monitoring with government partners
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in M&E, Statistics, Data Management or related
General Requirements for All Internships
- Kenyan nationals
- Recent graduates (within last 6 months)
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to WFP values
How to Apply
- Submit CV + Cover Letter through WFP’s online recruitment platform
- Applications are not accepted by email
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Technical issues? Email: global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org (support only; applications not accepted)
Important Notes
- No application fee — WFP and UN never charge for recruitment
- WFP provides reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
- Field placements require arranging personal accommodation near duty station
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