Intern - Programme

Job Description

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.

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.

Interested applicants are invited to submit an updated CV and a cover letter for consideration.

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

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

17 February 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Nairobi)