Looking to work for the World Food Programme in Kenya ? This page provides information on WFP Kenya recruitment, Open vacancies, requirements and Application procedure .
About World Food Programme
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. 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.
WFP Online recruitment portal
All WFP Kenya jobs are posted online at www.wfp.org/careers
Current job opportunities
Risk Officer, Risk Management Unit, NOB, Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa (RBN)
- Area of expertise
- Other
- Country
- Kenya
- Type of contract
- Long term opportunities
- Closing date
- 15 September 2023, 23:59 CET
IT Operations Assistant SC4 Nairobi
- Area of expertise
- Information technologies
- Country
- Kenya
- Type of contract
- Long term opportunities
- Closing date
- 28 September 2023, 23:59 CET
Human Resources Consultant I (Organizational Alignment)
- Area of expertise
- Human resources
- Country
- Kenya
- Type of contract
- Short term opportunities
- Closing date
- 17 September 2023, 23:59 CET
Nutrition Consultant SSA9 , Nairobi
- Area of expertise
- Nutrition
- Country
- Kenya
- Type of contract
- Long term opportunities
- Closing date
- 25 September 2023, 23:59 CET
Annual Country Reports Consultant, CST I, Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa (RBN)
- Area of expertise
- Programme & policy
- Country
- Kenya
- Type of contract
- Short term opportunities
- Closing date
- 18 September 2023, 23:59 CET
How to Apply for a WFP job
Applying for jobs at the World Food Programme (WFP) involves several steps:
- Visit the WFP Careers Page: All job openings at WFP are listed on their official careers page wfp.org
- Create an Account on the WFP E-recruitment System: You must create an account on the WFP E-recruitment system to apply for any job openings
- Search for Job Openings: Look for job openings that match your skills, experience, and interests. Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements before applying
- Prepare Your Application: Prepare your application carefully. Your application should include a cover letter and a CV. Ensure your CV clearly reflects your relevant experience and shows your passion for WFP’s mission to eradicate world hunger. Your cover letter should show that you share WFP’s values
- Answer Screening Questions: When applying, you will have to answer a number of screening questions. These represent the first screening stage in the process, so make sure you answer thoroughly and to the best of your knowledge
- Submit Your Application: Once you are satisfied with your application, submit it through the WFP E-recruitment system
If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview. This could be via Skype or phone and will last about 30 minutes. The questions will generally address subjective or behavioral aspects such as your expectations about the job, your interests in the area you are applying for, and your previous experiences
Remember, WFP is looking for candidates who are highly motivated by the mission of eradicating hunger and who are mobile and willing to work also in emergency contexts. Therefore, make sure to highlight any international experience and your readiness to relocate