DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
24 June 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.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org
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).
JOB TITLE: Digital Fundraising Intern
UNIT/DIVISION: Private Partnerships and Fundraising (PPF) Org. Unit 50015246
DUTY STATION: Rome Based
CONTRACT TYPE: Intern
DURATION: 8 months
LINE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR: Campaign Manager (Acting)
EXPECTED START DATE: August
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organization saving and changing lives worldwide. In 2025 alone, WFP supported more than 100 million people by delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. Work as hard as we might, through drought and floods, conflict and peace, disasters natural or man-made, the needs are immense and growing. To achieve a world with Zero Hunger, the Private Partnerships Division (PSP) is investing in fundraising from individuals. WFP’s individual fundraising programme is the fastest growing among our peer set (IFL Forum) and with ambitious plans for the next strategy period, we aim to reach a cumulative income of USD 1.4 billion from 2020-2030. Unique in the sector, WFP fundraises globally from a centralized team that reaches hundreds of millions of people in 180+ countries. Our strategy is digital-first; we recruit supporters primarily through Meta, Google and TikTok, and provide a world-class supporter experience via email, SMS, What’s App, outbound telephone and social media. The programme is currently expanding to support six core languages: English, French, Arabic, German, Korean and Chinese.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
This is an internship within the Individual Giving Global Supporter Acquisition Team. It supports the technical setups and coordination of digital fundraising assets to ensure flawless execution across campaigns.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute the digital fundraising campaign setups across Meta, TikTok, and Drupal platforms
Support the setup of social media fundraising campaigns in Meta and TikTok Ads Managers, ensuring that all creatives reflect final clearance documents and is accurately named to ensure the quality of metadata.
Support the setup of all donation pages in GoDonate, including the accurate setup of any associated redirects and URL tagging
Support campaign managers to ensure internal alignment and documentation within Asana, GoDonate, Sharepoint, etc.
As needed, assist with the editing and setup of Drupal pages for search campaigns.
Support fundraising creative production
Assist in drafting clearance documents, detailing the final creative asset(s) and relevant copy, citing internal documents to ensure alignment with WFP messages.
Assist in reviewing raw video and photo content to brief creative teammates on draft social media assets.
Assist with creation of draft social media stills and carousel assets using Canva.
Support campaign managers with risk assessments and background research for celebrity fundraising prospects.
Support with any proofreading and/or translation of final campaign assets when possible.
Support analysis and daily optimizations of live fundraising campaigns
As needed, support with analyzing and/or troubleshooting campaign setups against core performance metrics using Tableau.
Assist in drafting celebrity impact reports using Tableau
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT
Campaign setups executed flawlessly. Campaign clearance and launch processes are running smoothly. Effective support provided on content, celebrity fundraising, and any other tasks required to assist the acquisition team.
EDUCATION
University degree in relevant discipline (e.g. marketing, communications, business, international relations)
WORK HISTORY
Some experience supporting a team in a relevant area (e.g. digital marketing, creative/media, social media, fundraising)
HARD SKILLS
Familiarity in Meta and TikTok ads managers
Familiarity in GoDonate, Drupal, or similar web tool
Basic image cropping and editing in Canva (or similar tool)
Ability to troubleshoot and QA digital assets
Ability to draft and proof social media assets and copy
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft suite tools
Knowledge of digital fundraising is a strong plus
SOFT SKILLS
Exceptional attention to detail and organization
People-oriented: a collaborative and supportive team player
Able to thrive in a hybrid team working environment
Flexible and adaptable to change
Available to work out of hours when required
LANGUAGE(S)
English level C2 is required
Knowledge of French, Arabic, or German a plus.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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: [email protected]
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
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.
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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.
