Internship - Programme Policy (Research Support), WFP China Office
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Type of assignment: Internship
Number of available positions: 1
Country of assignment: China
City of assignment: Beijing
Hiring Unit: Research and Policy
Supervisor: Head of Research and Policy Unit/Programme Policy Officer
Working arrangement: In Person
Duration of assignment: 6 months
Expected Starting Date: May 2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research Support
• Assist in researching and drafting basic concepts, outlines, and simple proposals for thematic studies and research (including policy briefs) under guidance.
• Help gather publicly available data on agriculture/food security topics and organize materials for review.
• Support creation of summaries and basic visualizations for internal and external meetings.
Research Coordination
• Draft routine correspondence and meeting minutes related to policy and research activities.
• Facilitate collaboration with academic and research partners with basic tasks for research engagement.
General Assistance
• Compile regular progress updates and share with team.
• Facilitate the coordinate basic communication with internal units and external partners about research and policy activities.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (for example, Bachelor’s degree) from a recognized university and have completed at least two years of the programme; OR
Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, Master degree); OR
Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme);
Classes attendance in the last 12 months of enrolment in a recognized university.
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.
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
At the end of the assignment, the Intern should:
Basic research skills: including specific competencies and reflection on assignment-related abilities; and on-the-job skills such as time management, problem solving, team building; and career readiness and fundamental research skills in SDGs domain as food security and poverty reduction.
Inter-personal skills: including communication and listening skills; multi-cultural awareness and cultural competency; and conflict and stress management.
Internship-related skills: including teamwork; civic responsibility; and engagement and active participation.
INTERNSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1,000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, VISA requests and related costs.
WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
Sons, daughters, brothers, or sisters of current WFP employees are not eligible to apply.
