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World Food Programme

UN Subsidiary OrganFunds & Programmes
Headquarters:
Rome, Italy
Hiring locations
56 locations
Active roles
97 active roles

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The World Food Programme is the United Nations’ frontline organization for hunger. It delivers food, cash and nutrition assistance during emergencies and works with governments and partners to strengthen food systems, livelihoods, school meals, social protection and resilience. Its operational reach combines humanitarian response with logistics, data and supply-chain capability in countries facing conflict, displacement and climate shocks.

Quick facts:

Established
1961
Global Workforce
22,000+
Annual Budget
USD 13.0bn projected operational requirements (2026)

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WFP Hiring Trends

(Past 12 months)
Jobs this month
208
Jobs last month
57
Most active month
October ’26
Most active duty station
Rome

Top Skills

  • Data Analysis (24%)
  • Report Writing (20%)
  • Capacity Building (20%)
  • Partnership Development (10%)
  • Resource Mobilization (10%)

Top Job Functions

  1. Programme & Project Management14%
  2. Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain10%
  3. Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge8%
  4. Data, AI & Analytics8%
  5. Operations, Strategy & Leadership6%

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree53%
  • Master’s degree46%
  • Secondary education29%
  • Doctorate1%

Top Contract Types

  • Consultancy21%
  • Roster7%
  • Volunteer3%

Experience Levels

  • Mid level56%
  • Entry level27%
  • Senior level9%
  • Leadership5%

Required Languages

  • English79%
  • French23%
  • Arabic18%

Most Advertised Grades

  • NO-A7%
  • NO-B6%
  • G-64%
  • G-53%
  • G-42%
  • P-32%

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Guides & Info

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Why work at WFP?

  • Make humanitarian systems deliver

    Use logistics, cash, food and data systems to reach people quickly.

  • Connect relief to resilience

    Help communities meet urgent needs while strengthening livelihoods and food security.

  • Build a highly operational career

    Work across country offices, regional hubs and global delivery functions.

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