Human Resources Intern

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 October 2026-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Dakar)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

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 extreme weather shocks.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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).

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity.  

The Human Resources Unit supports WFP's workforce through talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, performance management, and HR operations.  

 

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide administrative and operational support to human resources activities, ensuring accurate implementation of HR processes and contributing to effective HR delivery while developing practical HR knowledge and skills. .

Position Title: Human Resources Intern

Duty Station: Dakar/Diamniadio, Senegal

Division/Unit: GHQ-Out posted Human Resources Unit in WACARO

Duration: 2 months

Supervisor: Sr. Regional HR Business Partner

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• HR Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect, consolidate, analyze, and interpret HR data from Workday and other HR information sources to support regional reporting requirements.

• Workforce Planning Support

• Support workforce planning exercises by producing staffing analyses, trends, forecasts, and organizational structure insights for Country Offices and the Regional Bureau.

• Data Quality and Integrity

• Conduct reviews of HR data to identify inconsistencies, duplicate records, reporting line discrepancies, and other data quality issues, and support corrective actions.

• Staffing Framework Analytics

• Analyze staffing framework implementation data, including position management, contract modalities, vacancy trends, and workforce alignment indicators.

• . Recruitment Operations Support

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities by assisting with vacancy tracking, applicant screening coordination, interview scheduling, written test administration, recruitment reporting, and maintaining talent acquisition databases to ensure timely and efficient hiring processes across WACARO.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to facilitate HR processes.

• Perform other duties as required.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:

Employee Orientation 
Provides responsive and client-focused support to staff while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. 

 

HR Expertise & Policy Knowledge 
Applies basic knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and systems to support recruitment, onboarding, and staff administration. 

 

Business Knowledge & Partnership 
Develops an understanding of WFP operations and collaborates effectively with colleagues to meet business needs. 

 

Enabling Talent Management Solutions 
Supports talent acquisition, onboarding, learning, and employee engagement initiatives. 

 

HR Operations Management 
Maintains accurate HR records and data, supports reporting, and contributes to the efficient delivery of HR services 

 

 

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has gained experience working across a range of WFP contexts and with varying strategic priorities

• Academic knowledge in HR or related disciplines,

• Internship/volunteer experience, and interest in humanitarian work.

 

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

: Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree in Human Resources Management, Administration…).  

 

Language

Fluency (level C) in English language or French.

 

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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 [email protected]. 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.