Internship - Management Services, WFP China Office, Beijing

Location: Beijing, China

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

2 November 2026-23:59-GMT+08:00 China Standard Time (Shanghai)

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).

To contribute to a world with Zero Hunger, the Management Office plays a central role in enabling WFP China’s leadership, operations, and partnerships to function effectively and deliver impact. The Management Office ensures smooth coordination across all units, supports strategic decision‑making, and maintains high standards of protocol, administration, travel management, procurement operations and ICT support. By facilitating timely communication, preparing essential documentation, and ensuring that leadership engagements and missions run efficiently, the Management Office strengthens WFP China’s ability to advance its strategic priorities, deepen cooperation with partners, and support WFP’s global mission. Through this work, the team helps mobilize expertise, operational efficiency, and visibility to ensure WFP can reach those most in need with food, assistance, and hope.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Post: Management services Intern

Number of internship available: 1

Supervisor: Head of Management Office

Unit: Management Office

Country of Assignment: China

City of Assignment: Beijing

Type of Internship: In Person

Duration of internship: 6 months

Expected Start Date: November 2026

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate cross-unit workflows and action tracking, ensuring timely follow-up, consistent monitoring of timelines and pending actions, and efficient information flow to maintain accountability and operational continuity.

Support preparation for senior-level meetings, including consolidating background materials, drafting talking points, and ensuring timely circulation of meeting documents.

Organize internal and external meetings and events, managing scheduling, participant coordination and preparation of event materials.

Draft and edit professional correspondence and internal documents, including emails, briefing notes, summaries, and updates, to facilitate clear and timely communication across units.

Support procurement preparation and vendor management, including collecting specifications, drafting procurement documents, coordinating with requesting units, facilitating vendor communication, and maintaining vendor registration and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational requirements.

Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned to support Management Office operations and contribute to the overall effectiveness of WFP China Office.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme from a recognized university OR recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university;

University course attendance in the past 12 months.

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Chinese. Working knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian plus Portuguese) is an asset.

Education: Major in International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, Communications, English, Translation or other relevant field.

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

Engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrate confidence, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills when coordinating with internal teams, external partners, and senior colleagues.

Strengthen contribution and presence in collaborative work. Participate actively in joint tasks, provide meaningful inputs, and support smooth cross‑team collaboration.

Support day-to-day communications with a proactive, problem-solvin