Internship - Policy Engagement - Programme Policy Team, WFP Beijing Office, China

Location: Beijing, China

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

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

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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.

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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).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION

WFP has a unique threefold presence in China, which includes: a Partnership Office presence that develops public and private partnerships for increased resource mobilization; a Country Office presence that implements a Country Strategy Plan supporting China’s High Quality Achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and a Centre of Excellence for Rural Transformation that facilitates impactful, demand-drive South-South and Triangular Cooperation.

The Research & Policy Unit (RP Unit) of WFP China focuses on advancing research initiatives, policy dialogues, and South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) in areas related to food security, agricultural economics, and rural development. The unit requires a dedicated intern for research support for research, thematic studies and coordination activities.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Post: Programme Policy Intern (Policy Engagement)

Number of internship available: 1

Supervisor: Head of Research & Policy Unit

Unit: Research & Policy

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

Under the general guidance by Director, the Programme Policy Intern (Policy Engagement) will report to head of Research & Policy Unit (RP), supporting the Unit in research, communication, coordination, and data collection. Specifically:

Research

Support to prepare research initiatives including concept notes, proposals and FLAs, assist in preparation of draft research plans;

Support policy briefing, country context analysis and other desk review work to facilitate research progress;

Assistant in collecting data and other information on food, agriculture and rural economic subject matters, and help prepare background information and tables for briefing and review sessions;

Policy Engagement

Draft non-substantive correspondence for research and policy engagement;

Assist in preparing for SSC policy dialogues, fora, seminars and exchange missions;

Assist in preparing summary reports, meeting minutes and review briefings.

General Support

Prepare periodic and ad hoc documents and ensure timely submission;

Support COE’s SSC policy advocacy and engagement by preparing draft documents, slides and necessary advocate materials;

Perform simple translation of research-related correspondence and presentation, and function as interpreter for the missions and meetings as and when required;

Perform other duties as and when required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme in Agricultural Economics, food Sciences, Food Systems, International Development Studies, Social Science, Political Science, Economics, or other relevant subject 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.

Experience

Some relevant working experience on research and South-South Cooperation.

Previous research experience in agricultural economics or other field related to development assistance is preferable.

Skills and competencies

Ability to work Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail) required for work;

Ability to prepare preliminary reports and to draft correspondence;

Ability to work in multi-cultural environment;

Ability to work under pressure, be able to meet deadline, willing to take challenges; Good communication skills with different stakeholders.

Strong enthusiasm with appreciated flexibility and adaptation;

Language

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Chinese.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Throughout their assign