{"id":861443,"date":"2026-02-04T22:57:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=861443"},"modified":"2026-02-04T23:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T20:37:51","slug":"861443-wfp-kenya-human-resources-internship","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/861443-wfp-kenya-human-resources-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Resources Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>WFP Kenya Country Office <\/strong>provides an eight\u2011month, HR Internship opportunity for recent Kenyan graduates to gain hands\u2011on experience in talent development, performance tracking, and employee engagement. Based in Nairobi and open to local residents, the role supports training logistics, onboarding coordination, HR data management, and workplace\u2011culture initiatives, delivering monthly reports that inform strategic decisions. Candidates fluent in English, proficient in Microsoft Office, and passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces will assist the HR team while contributing to WFP\u2019s mission of saving lives and building resilience across Kenya. This internship offers mentorship, networking, and a pathway into the global humanitarian sector.<\/p>\n<h4>ABOUT WFP<\/h4>\n<p>The World Food Programme is the world\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The Country Office is now seeking to select<b>\u00a0Interns for Cohort 3, 2026<\/b>, for an\u00a0<b>eight-month\u00a0<\/b>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Intern - Human Resources, Nairobi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The HR Intern will support the Human Resources function by assisting in the planning, coordination, execution, and tracking initiatives across Learning &amp; Development, Performance Management, and Workplace Culture.<\/p>\n<p>The HR intern will provide critical assistance in managing foundational tasks such as scheduling sessions, tracking attendance, coordinating survey logistics, and maintaining accurate documentation. This dedicated support will enable the core HR team to focus on strategic deliverables such as designing frameworks, implementing planned priorities, and embedding cultural initiatives that directly contribute to organizational growth, talent development, and an exceptional employee experience.<\/p>\n<h4>Key Responsibilities<\/h4>\n<p><b>Learning &amp; Development, Performance Management &amp; Talent Management<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinate and manage training calendars, send invitations, track attendance, and compile post-session evaluations to ensure smooth delivery of learning programs.<\/li>\n<li>Support onboarding activities by handling logistics, preparing materials, and ensuring a seamless experience for new hires.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare and maintain monthly reports and dashboards for Learning &amp; Development and Performance Management, providing insights for decision-making.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate vendor engagement (where applicable) by managing scheduling, documentation, and collecting feedback to maintain quality standards.<\/li>\n<li>Support in recruitment processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Workplace Culture &amp; Engagement<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinate engagement activities (recognition moments, wellness days, DEI activities).<\/li>\n<li>Maintain engagement calendar.<\/li>\n<li>Track recognition nominations.<\/li>\n<li>Support onboarding buddies\/mentorship program with matching and check-ins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>HR Administration &amp; Compliance<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate HR information to stakeholders, external vendors, and\/or client groups.<\/li>\n<li>Support basic data entry and HRIS updates as guided by HR.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in the personnel filing digitization process.<\/li>\n<li>Uphold confidentiality and data protection requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Expected Outcomes:<\/h4>\n<p><b>Learning &amp; Development<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Updated training calendar and attendance tracker.<\/li>\n<li>Post-training evaluation summaries and monthly L\\&amp;D dashboards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Performance Management &amp; Talent Management<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accurate performance data tracker and summary reports for review cycles.<\/li>\n<li>Support materials for onboarding and mentorship programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Workplace Culture &amp; Engagement<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engagement activity calendar with executed events and participation reports.<\/li>\n<li>Recognition program updates.<b> <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>HR Administration &amp; Compliance<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Digitized personnel files and updated HRIS records<\/li>\n<li>Communication templates for HR initiatives and vendor coordination<b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Qualifications Required:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Education<\/b>: \u00a0A recent graduate (within the last 6 months) with a Bachelors in Business Management, Human Resources, or related field.<\/li>\n<li><b>Language:\u00a0<\/b>Fluency in Oral and written English.<\/li>\n<li><b>Computer literacy<\/b><b>:<\/b>\u00a0Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Duration of Internship:<\/b>\u00a08 months<\/p>\n<h4>WHY JOIN WFP?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.<\/li>\n<li>WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.<\/li>\n<li>WFP invests in the personal &amp; professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the\u00a0<b>Terms and Conditions\u00a0<\/b>section of this vacancy announcement).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about WFP, visit our website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.wfp.org<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"External Link\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#1d72cd; stroke:#1d72cd; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-6-icon-path\">\r\n                            <g fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"matrix(0.5959368,0,0,0.5959368,-2.3837472,-2.2212188)\">\r\n                                <path d=\"m 40,24.965598 c 0,-0.552285 0.447715,-1 1,-1 0.552285,0 1,0.447715 1,1 0,3.469059 -0.129275,6.918922 -0.387834,10.349539 -0.334407,4.436897 -3.860867,7.963515 -8.297748,8.298115 C 29.895466,43.871087 26.457309,44 23,44 19.540669,44 16.100512,43.870937 12.679584,43.6128 8.2429399,43.278024 4.7167289,39.751579 4.3822446,35.314912 4.127407,31.934695 4,28.519214 4,25.068519 4,21.588185 4.1296049,18.127086 4.3888246,14.685273 4.723001,10.248145 8.2495818,6.7212457 12.68668,6.3866649 16.10527,6.128885 19.543061,6 23,6 23.552285,6 24,6.4477152 24,7 24,7.5522847 23.552285,8 23,8 19.593137,8 16.205509,8.1270043 12.837064,8.381003 9.3859872,8.6412326 6.6430914,11.384376 6.3831764,14.835476 6.1277288,18.227205 6,21.638202 6,25.068519 6,28.469267 6.1255362,31.834597 6.3765849,35.164557 6.6367394,38.615298 9.3793476,41.358088 12.830071,41.61847 16.200821,41.87282 19.590779,42 23,42 c 3.407228,0 6.795216,-0.127032 10.164018,-0.381085 3.450907,-0.260245 6.19371,-3.00317 6.453804,-6.454089 C 39.872604,31.784331 40,28.384605 40,24.965598 Z M 40.834267,5.7513115 c -0.09391,-0.015809 -0.190403,-0.024039 -0.288813,-0.024039 H 30.543365 c -0.552285,0 -1,-0.4477152 -1,-1 0,-0.5522847 0.447715,-1 1,-1 h 10.002089 c 2.058516,0 3.727273,1.6687569 3.727273,3.7272728 v 9.9999997 c 0,0.552285 -0.447715,1 -1,1 -0.552285,0 -1,-0.447715 -1,-1 V 7.4545455 c 0,-0.098534 -0.0083,-0.1951415 -0.0241,-0.2891685 L 30.340158,19.070833 C 29.397229,20.013522 27.983195,18.59913 28.926123,17.65644 Z\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\" \/>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/worldfoodprogramme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">YouTube<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"External Link\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; 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width:16px; fill:#1d72cd; stroke:#1d72cd; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-6-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION<\/b><\/p>\n<p>WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:global.inclusion@wfp.org\">global.inclusion@wfp.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Applicants must be\u00a0<b>Kenyan nationals, recent graduates<\/b>, and\u00a0<b>residents of Kenya<\/b>. 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":603853,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"<p>Interested applicants are invited to submit an updated CV and a cover letter for consideration.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:\u00a0<\/strong>17 February 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Nairobi)<\/p>\r\n<p><b>NO FEE DISCLAIMER<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. 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