The Junior Professional Officer Programme , funded by donor governments, offers an exceptional opportunity for young professionals to gain hands-on experience in the world of international development and humanitarian aid. The primary aim of the JPO Programme is to support the development and capacity-building initiatives of WFP, fostering the next generation of leaders in the field of international cooperation.
JPOs are highly skilled and motivated international professionals selected through bilateral agreements between WFP and donor countries. To join the programme, candidates are required to hold an advanced university degree and to have at least two years of relevant professional experience. They contribute to project management, programme implementation, research, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and policy development.
Working alongside local communities, governments and international partners, JPOs help shape strategies to combat hunger and malnutrition worldwide. In times of crisis, such as disasters or conflicts, JPOs play a vital role in WFP's emergency response, ensuring the efficient delivery of life-saving food assistance and coordinating relief operations to assist those in need.
The JPO Programme offers a competitive and dynamic environment that promotes diversity and inclusion. Participants are provided with invaluable on-the-job learning experiences, supported by expert mentoring and guidance. JPOs are offered the opportunity to enhance their skills through training, gain exposure to multilateral international cooperation, and maximise their potential in a world-class, global organisation dedicated to ending hunger. Having an intermediate level of one or more of the following official languages is highly desirable: French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Portuguese.
Explore open positions list of sponsors. The WFP Internship Programme offers a dynamic, professional learning experience for young talents eager to gain hands-on exposure in the humanitarian sector. WFP interns are motivated students or recent graduates who are passionate about making a difference and keen to explore the humanitarian sector.
