Fellow Operational Partners Unit Kathleen Jordan

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the worlds 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).

We are currently seeking to fill a Fellowship position in the Operational Partners unit under Supply Chain and Delivery Division based in Rome Italy.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION

The Operational Partners Unit is the primary facilitator for collaboration with around 1000 NGO and over 600 government cooperating partners globally. As WFPs central hub for managing and strengthening partnerships the Operational Partners Unit is responsible for developing guidance and tools for partnership management. This includes digital tools internal control measures and frameworks that support transparency high operational standards and compliance with WFP standards.

To support these functions and upcoming strategic initiatives the unit seeks a Digital Learning and Communications Fellow to contribute to content development platform maintenance and community management activities.

The purpose of this fellowship is to enhance the quality accessibility and visibility of the units digital learning and communication tools therefore contributing to the overall assurance framework for NGO and Government partnership management. The fellow will support e-learning content review and production maintain digital platforms streamline communication processes and contribute to content organization for WFPs capacity strengthening strategy for Local NGOs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Type of assignment: FELLOWSHIP
• City and Country of assignment: ROME ITALY
• Hiring Unit: OPERATIONAL PARTNERS UNIT (OPU)
• Hiring Division: SUPPLY CHAIN AND DELIVERY DIVISION (SCD)
• Supervisor Role: COMMUNICATIONS AND STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
• Working arrangement: IN PERSON
• Duration of assignment: up to 12 months
• Expected Starting Date: Summer 2026
• Number of available positions: 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ELearning and Training Products

• Review and assess the quality and relevance of the units e-learning materials ensuring alignment with current corporate guidance standards and operational needs.
• Update existing e-learning products incorporating new content improved visuals or updated processes as needed.
• Produce new video trainings and tutorials including script drafting recording editing and formatting for publication.

Digital Platforms and Internal/External Communications

• Maintain and update the units online platforms including intranet pages external communication spaces knowledge repositories and learning hubs.
• Manage the units shared mailbox ensuring timely and accurate responses or referral of inquiries.
• Manage and animate the units Social media Yammer/Workplace community page posting updates curating discussions and supporting user engagement.

C. Strategic Content Support

• Support content gathering structuring and organization for WFPs capacity strengthening strategy for Local NGOs including liaising with country offices stakeholders collecting inputs organizing materials and preparing userfriendly summaries or visuals.
• Support design of leaflets or brochures summarizing key NGO and Government partnership achievements for Executive Board events and Senior Leadership.
• Support translation of key documents training or communication content from English into other UN languages (French Spanish Arabic and Portuguese)

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a Masters student or a graduate in Communications Multimedia Production Instructional Design Knowledge Management International Development or related fields.
• 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.
• Experience in e-learning development video editing or digital communication is an asset.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms content management systems and social media for professional environments.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Throughout the assignment selected candidates 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. This will include:

• On-the-Job Training: The intern will receive hands-on training with the Strategic Engagement team and Supply Chain and Delivery colleagues focusing on knowledge management and digital systems used for management of NGO partnerships within WFP.
• Corporate Training Modules: As part of the onboarding process the intern will complete a structured set of training modules providing a foundational understanding of WFPs humanitarian mandate operations and the role of an international civil servant.
• NGO Partnership Management Onboarding: The intern will have access to online manuals webinars and a tailored onboarding package ensuring familiarity with corporate tools processes and key resources to effectively support their role.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

This Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in partnership management communication risk management gain valuable experience in a global humanitarian organization and build a strong professional network for a future career in international development and emergency response.

At the end of the assignment the Fellow should obtain:

• Cross-Team Engagements: Through interaction with various technical teams as well as with Regional and Country offices the Fellow will gain insights into different functional areas strategies and operational concepts in humanitarian response. This exposure will provide a comprehensive understanding of WFPs operations and activities particularly in the area of assignment.
• Workshops & Webinars: Through participation in WFP workshops webinars and key meetings including WFPs Annual Partnership Consultation (APC) the Fellow will gain exposure to real-world discussions on humanitarian operations partnerships digital tools and innovation.

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in an international organization. It offers valuable exposure to WFPs operations and the chance to contribute meaningfully to its mission.

The selected candidate will receive IT equipment and training material; however financial compensation and medical coverage are not provided by WFP. Applicants may seek alternative funding opportunities such as university grants or external scholarships to support their assignment.

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