Programmes Intern at WFP Kenya Country Office

WFP Kenya invites motivated recent graduates to an eight‑month field placement in Kakuma refugee camp. You will help deliver general food distributions, cash‑based transfers and home‑grown school feeding while driving a transition from humanitarian aid to sustainable livelihood initiatives for refugees and host communities. Based in Turkana County, the role provides hands‑on experience in programme design, stakeholder coordination, asset monitoring and community engagement, reporting to the Head of Programme. Open to Kenyan nationals who have completed a degree in international relations, social sciences, nutrition or a related field and who are fluent in English and Swahili. This entry‑level internship offers valuable exposure to the humanitarian‑development nexus and builds skills for a career in humanitarian assistance.

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 climate change.

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.

The WFP Kenya Country Office (KCO) implements an Internship Programme designed to deepen understanding of the United Nations by providing practical, hands-on experience within the World Food Programme. The programme offers graduate students an opportunity to gain professional exposure in their respective fields of study and specialization, both within programme areas and across various offices in the country.

The Country Office is now seeking to select Interns for Cohort 3, 2026, for an eight-month programme with opportunities in both Field Offices and the Nairobi Office. For Field Office placements, priority will be given to candidates from the surrounding local communities to enhance impact.

Intern - Programme, Kakuma 

The intern will assist in the delivery of core humanitarian services including General Food Distributions (GFD), Cash-Based Transfers (CBT), and Home-Grown School Feeding while actively contributing to the "Changing Lives Project." By anchoring their work in sector-based frameworks, they will help facilitate the shift from humanitarian dependency toward a development nexus, ensuring that food assistance reaches the most vulnerable while fostering long-term economic resilience for both refugees and host communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of livelihood activities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee camp.
• Supports the area-based programme activities in Turkana County.
• Monitor project sites and consolidate field reports.
• Support project participant mapping and targeting.
• Conduct physical verification and keep inventory of WFP self-reliance assets.
• Coordinate key stakeholders’ meetings and prepare minutes.
• Contribute innovative ideas to enhance efficiency and delivery of programmes.
• Support in developing training content
• Participate in community engagement activities with project stakeholders to promote ownership.
• Contribute to strengthening private sector engagements on key value chains.

Expected Outcomes:

• Gain exposure to humanitarian and development nexus programming in protracted refugee situations.
• Strengthen skills in partnership management and coordination of stakeholders.
• The Intern will be deployed in the programme unit reporting directly to the head of programme.

Qualifications Required:

• Education: A recent graduate (within the last 6 months) with a bachelor's in international relations, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Nutrition, Economics, Statistics or another related field.
• Language: Fluency in Oral and written English and local language.
• Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Duration of Internship: 8 months

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).

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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:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

Applicants must be Kenyan nationals, recent graduates, and residents of Kenya. Candidates placed in field locations will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation near the respective duty stations. Proficiency in the local language is required for this role to ensure effective communication with stakeholders.

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Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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