At a glance

Location: Senegal, Senegal
Work type: Onsite
Category: Human Resources

What they are looking for

WorkdayHr data analysisWorkforce planningRecruitment operationsData quality

Location: Dakar, Senegal, The Republic Of, Senegal

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 October 2026-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Dakar)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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 extreme weather shocks.

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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).

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity.

The Human Resources Unit supports WFP's workforce through talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, performance management, and HR operations.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide administrative and operational support to human resources activities, ensuring accurate implementation of HR processes and contributing to effective HR delivery while developing practical HR knowledge and skills. .

Position Title: Human Resources Intern

Duty Station: Dakar/Diamniadio, Senegal

Division/Unit: GHQ-Out posted Human Resources Unit in WACARO

Duration: 2 months

Supervisor: Sr. Regional HR Business Partner

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)

HR Data Analysis and Reporting

Collect, consolidate, analyze, and interpret HR data from Workday and other HR information sources to support regional reporting requirements.

Workforce Planning Support

Support workforce planning exercises by producing staffing analyses, trends, forecasts, and organizational structure insights for Country Offices and the Regional Bureau.

Data Quality and Integrity

Conduct reviews of HR data to identify inconsistencies, duplicate records, reporting line discrepancies, and other data quality issues, and support corrective actions.

Staffing Framework Analytics

Analyze staffing framework implementation data, including position management, contract modalities, vacancy trends, and workforce alignment indicators.

. Recruitment Operations Support

Support end-to-end recruitment activities by assisting with vacancy tracking, applicant screening coordination, interview scheduling, written test administration, recruitment reporting, and maintaining talent acquisition databases to ensure timely and efficient hiring processes across WACARO.

Liaise with internal stakeholders to facilitate HR processes.

Perform other duties as required.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Employee Orientation

Provides responsive and client-focused support to staff while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

HR Expertise & Policy Knowledge

Applies basic knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and systems to support recruitment, onboarding, and staff administration.

Business Knowledge & Partnership

Develops an understanding of WFP operations and collaborates effectively with colleagues to meet business needs.

Enabling Talent Management Solutions

Supports talent acquisition, onboarding, learning, and employee engagement initiatives.

HR Operations Management

Maintains accurate HR records and data, supports reporting, and contributes to the efficient delivery of HR services

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Has gained experience working across a range of WFP contexts and with varying strategic priorities

Academic knowledge in HR or related disciplines,

Internship/volunteer experience, and interest in humanitarian work.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education

: Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree in Human Resources Management, Administration…).

Language

Fluency (level C) in English language or French.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]