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30 October 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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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 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 & 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).

Climate Finance Fellow
Thematic Team, Public Partnerships Division (PPD)
Partnerships and Innovation Department
HQ Rome, Italy

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

The Public Partnerships Division (PPD) within the Partnership and Innovation Department (PI) supports organization-wide efforts to meet the resource needs at corporate and country levels through active engagement with governments and public sector institutions. Within PPD, the Thematic Team (GPC-T) advances the Changing Lives Agenda through systematic and strategic fundraising for thematic and development activities.

GENERAL INFORMATION
 Type of Assignment: Fellowship
 City and Country of assignment: Rome, Italy
 Hiring Unit: Thematic Team (PPD-T)
 Hiring Division: Public Partnerships Division (PPD)
 Supervisor Role: Partnership Officer
 Working arrangement: In-Person
 Duration of assignment: up to 12 months
 Expected Starting Date: Summer 2026
 Number of available positions: 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the Thematic Team, the candidate will be given the following responsibilities:
• Contribute to the development of key products of the Thematic Team, including donor intelligence gathering and donor event organization.
• Support the rollout of donor engagement plan in key thematic areas, including climate, resilience building and other areas.
• Support the development and review of communication products for the Thematic Team, including reports, presentations, briefs, webpages, social media channels and other materials.
• Be the liaison person with the communication colleagues working on key thematic topics within the Programmes and Operation Department (PO) and Communications and Media Department to collect communication and information materials for strategic distribution with donors and partners.
• Produce communication and advocacy materials for key events where donor engagement opportunities take place, such as UN General Assembly, COPs, G7 and other relevant international conferences.
• Undertake desktop research for reporting purposes and outreach activities.
• Support the compilation of inputs into briefing notes, and format / edit according to the proposals.
• Be a valuable team member of the Thematic Team and contribute to other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Be a Master's student or a graduate in public affairs, international relations, communications or related fields from a recognized university;
• 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.
• Prior experience in climate change, climate finance, and engagement in COP processes is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of effective social media use for advocacy and outreach is essential.
• Strong analytical skills, advanced drafting/writing skills are essential.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to set priorities and maintain high quality outputs within given deadlines.
• Desire to build up learning about WFP’s mission and programmes.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
• Display characteristics of professionalism, including hardworking, dependable, and respectful
• Professional communication skills including active listening, speaking, writing and responding with the workplace environment.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to produce high-quality written materials that are clear and concise.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

SUPERVISION
Under the direct supervision of the Team Lead / Partnership Officer, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be elemental part of the supervision. With the support of a comprehensive induction package and assignment of a buddy/mentor, the candidate will rapidly become a productive member of the team.

TRAINING COMPONENTS
Throughout their assignment, the candidate will be provided with 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 selected candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of key stakeholders involved in international climate finance, including their priorities, positions, and engagement strategies. They should also have demonstrated experience in designing and implementing fundraising and advocacy campaigns, ideally within the WFP context.

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
This opportunity is particularly well-suited for students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in an international in an international organization. It offers valuable exposure to WFP’s operations and the chance to contribute meaningfully to its mission.
The selected candidate will receive IT equipment and training material; however, financial compensation and medical coverage are not provided by WFP. Applicants may seek alternative funding opportunities, such as university grants or external scholarships, to support their assignment.

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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: global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

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• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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.