DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 26 October : 59-GMT01 : 00 Central European Time (Rome)
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.
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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 and professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programmes 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).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION The Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Service (APP‑F) of the Analysis Planning and Performance Division (APP) of the World Food Programme (WFP) leads WFP’s food security analysis, supporting a large network of analysts in Regional Bureaux (RBx) and Country Offices (COs). Food security analysis is a cornerstone of the organisation’s work. It provides WFP governments and partners with essential information to identify populations in need and target the most appropriate type and scale of interventions as well as the necessary knowledge to inform policy decisions and advocacy efforts. Analyses span emergency assessments, in‑depth household surveys, food security monitoring, early warning and forecasting, spatial analysis and economic and market analysis.
The Economic and Markets Unit (APP‑FE) leverages economic analysis to support operational decision‑making and evidence‑driven advocacy. The unit provides tools, guidance and support to WFP COs to enhance their capacity to monitor food prices, assess markets, analyse essential needs and adjust programmes in contexts of economic volatility, ensuring that interventions are both timely and effective. APP‑FE further monitors economic trends and risks, analyzes food security implications of global economic shocks and runs scenario simulations based on cutting‑edge economic research.
GENERAL INFORMATION Type of assignment : FELLOWSHIP
Number of available positions : 1
Country of assignment : Italy
City of assignment : Rome
Hiring Unit : Economic and Markets Unit; Analysis Planning and Performance Division
Supervisor : Lead Economist
Working arrangement : In person
Duration of assignment : 3‑6 months
Expected Starting Date : June 2025
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
support the unit’s portfolio on prices and currencies, including price database management, price analysis and publication of monthly market monitors;
improve the unit’s price‑related products to better serve Country Office needs;
using AI tools sustainably reduce the repetitive tasks of the work, particularly related to the price database;
provide economic analyses for divisional and executive management, Regional Bureaus and Country Offices as requested.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Be an undergraduate or master’s student or a graduate in economics, statistics, household or agricultural economics, food security or another relevant field.
Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C). Working knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian plus Portuguese) is an asset.
Experience in quantitative analysis.
Experience working with prices and economic data.
Excellent command of MS Office and Stata or R.
Strong econometric skills highly desirable.
SUPERVISION Under the direct supervision of the lead economist.
TRAINING COMPONENTS Throughout their assignment, WFP interns have access to an industry‑leading learning platform weLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he / she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars as appropriate.
LEARNING ELEMENTS
At the end of the assignment the Intern should: have gained experience in supporting humanitarian/food security interventions with actionable operational research;
master the analysis of price data;
understand how a UN organisation works.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role / responsibilities within WFP.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organisational 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.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION 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.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language.
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