WFP Volunteer – Programme & Policy Research Support (Resilience & Climate)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

8 June 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)

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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).

• Contract type: Volunteer - Unpaid

• Age required: Minimum 18 years old

• Duration of contract: 3 Month

• JOB TITLE: WFP Volunteer – Programme & Policy Research Support (Resilience & Climate)

• UNIT/DIVISION: Regional Resilience & Climate Team, MENAEERO

• DUTY STATION: Cairo, Egypt

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The MENAEERO Resilience and Climate team supports regional strategy development, policy engagement and programme positioning across climate resilience, food systems and sustainable development agendas. This work requires continuous monitoring of regional and global policy processes, analysis of emerging trends, and preparation of high‑quality background materials to support internal planning, coordination with Country Offices and engagement with partners.
Given the breadth of the regional portfolio and the pace of ongoing policy and planning processes, there is a sustained need for structured research and synthesis to inform internal strategy development. To strengthen internal capacity during the summer period, the team seeks to engage a WFP Volunteer through the volunteer modality to support non‑sensitive programme and policy research activities.
The purpose of this assignment is to support desk‑based research and analysis related to climate resilience, food systems and relevant policy frameworks, and to contribute to the preparation of non‑confidential briefing notes, background papers and internal knowledge materials. The volunteer will work under close supervision and will not have access to sensitive or confidential information.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Regional Head of Resilience and Climate, the volunteer will:
1. Conduct structured desk research on regional and national policy developments related to climate resilience, food systems and early recovery.
2. Support preparation of non-sensitive briefing notes, background papers and internal strategy materials
3. Track relevant regional and global policy processes and compile summary notes for internal reference
4. Support drafting and editing of presentations and concept framing documents for internal use
5. Assist with organising research materials, references and meeting outputs

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
1. Concise policy and background research notes
2. Draft internal briefing materials and presentations
3. Organised, non-confidential reference and research files

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Background in political science, international relations, development studies, economics, or related fields
Knowledge & Skills: Strong research, writing and synthesis skills; ability to produce clear and concise briefing materials; proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint
Languages: Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is an asset

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

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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.

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