Internship - Communication Team, WFP Tokyo Office, Japan

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

18 July 2026-23:59-GMT+09:00 Japan Standard Time (Tokyo)

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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).

The Intern will provide support to WFP Japan Relations Office in communication and partnership under the technical supervision of the Communication Officer and the supervision of Director, WFP Japan Relations Office. The Intern will be in close communication with WFP Japan Relations Office team.

Duration: 6 months (renewable to up to 8 months)

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Director of WFP Japan Relations Office, the Intern will perform the following duties:

1. Support the maintenance of the WFP website and social media channels by creating compelling videos and social media assets;
2. Develop, manage, define the tone and generate content for the WFP Japan social media presence such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and possibly others;
4. Assist in organizing media interviews, following up on requests for information from media, keeping accurate records of media coverage;
5. Produce information and audio-visual materials, brochures and other documentation;
6. Collect, compile and produce donor visibility materials;
7. Produce reports on WFP communications/fundraising activities as required;
8. Support the preparation of visibility initiatives, including public events and seminars;
9. Assist in maintaining/building WFP Japan's relationships with media, external actors including the private sector, NGOs, academia;
10. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and experience

• Currently enrolled with at least 2 years undergraduate studies completed, or recently graduated (within the past 6 months) in the field of international relations, business, marketing, or related areas of study;
• University course attendance in the past 12 months;
• Native level command of Japanese and excellent command of English;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Required soft skills/WFP Competencies

• Excellent organisation and administration skills
• Data literate, with strong analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• People-oriented: a collaborative and supportive team player
• Able to thrive in a remote working environment
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Available to work out of hours when required

Supervision

Under the technical supervision of the COM Officer and the overall supervision of the Director of WFP Japan Relations Office, 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 intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team.

Training components

Throughout the assignment WFP intern will have access to an industry leading learning platform. 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 learned the following:

• Good understanding of WFP activities
• Good understanding of WFP’s messaging
• Good understanding of working in a team in a UN agency / a working environment such as WFP communication and advocacy team

Closing Date: 19 July 2026

Terms and Conditions

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP to be determined depending on the duty station of assignment for a maximum of $1,000/month.
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
• WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
• WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
• Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers or sisters.

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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

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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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.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• 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.