JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

1 January 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Eastern European Time (Amman)

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 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.

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).

WHY TO WORK AT WFP?

Join us to make a difference!

SAVING & CHANGING LIVES ❤ Make a difference, the world will notice. We are driven by our mission to fight world hunger and feed people’s dreams of a brighter future.

GLOBAL COMMUNITY   Build bridges that unite people across the world. Being part of a global, diverse and multicultural community like WFP, will continuously expose you to new ideas and perspectives.

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES   Unlock possibilities you never thought you”d find. WFP goes anywhere it is needed and does whatever it takes to get the job done.

JOB TITLE: Intern (Front Office)
TYPE OF CONTRACT/GRADE: Internship
UNIT/DIVISION: Front Office
DUTY STATION: Amman, Jordan
DURATION: 6 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Front Office Intern will report to the Deputy Country Director and will provide administrative and clerical support to ensure smooth office operations. This internship offers a unique hands-on experience in office management, logistics coordination, and administrative processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clerical assistance including photocopying, scanning, filing, and data entry.
• Assist in preparing internal memos, correspondence, meeting minutes, and reports.
• Support office logistics, including travel processing, hotel bookings, transportation requests, and event coordination.
• Assist with onboarding support: preparation of welcome packages, ID processing, and office desk arrangements.
• Support organization of internal meetings, workshops, and conferences; assist with documentation and attendance lists.
• Assist with vendor and service documentation collection, including sorting, verification, and proper storage for audit purposes.
• Support preparation of briefings, summaries, presentations, and background notes for management.
• Conduct basic research tasks to support programme and administrative needs (policies, data collation, information notes).
• Assist in maintaining inventory, stationery records, and office asset tracking.
• Support information flow management within the Admin inbox, telephone routing, and enquiry handling.
• Other duties when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Candidates must meet of following conditions to be considered for the internship:

1. 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. Candidates should have attended classes in the past 12 months;

2. Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, Master degree) from a recognized university and have attended classes in the past 12 months;

3. Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university.

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 recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.
• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at [email protected] for technical support only.
• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.
• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements