WFP Freerice Paid Editorial Internship for Undergraduates and Graduates

WFP is offering Freerice Editorial Internship Communications, Advocacy and Marketing in WFP HQ Rome, Italy. Freerice is a philanthropic trivia game that engages students, teachers and the wider public with WFP’s mission and work. The Team supports the Communications Division by driving interest and awareness towards WFP’s global campaigns through content creation and strategic in-game communications. The Team also strives to create a user-friendly platform via web and apps in order to encourage wider user adoption of the game and longer play time, thus triggering larger financial donations to WFP’s work through the game.

The Freerice Editorial Intern will report directly to the Freerice Project Manager.

1. Freerice Content Development: Assist the Project Manager with digital storytelling for Freerice.com, including preparing short blog posts, listicles, photo essays and interviews;
2. Freerice Partnerships & Outreach: Maintain existing informal partnerships with organizations, individuals, influencers, and others to help Freerice grow and gain new content;
3. Freerice Digital Strategy: Develop new initiatives and campaigns to boost youth engagement around the Sustainable Developments Goals, in particular Zero Hunger;

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme 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.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Technologically savvy with strong writing and digital storytelling skills adapted for different online platforms;
• Creative problem-solving skills with a desire to pursue new and untapped opportunities;
• Ability to produce compelling copy that speaks to a number of different internal and external audiences;
• Understanding of social media strategy and SEO essentials;
• Proactive, strategic and able to work independently;
• Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme.

WORKING LANGUAGES: Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C). Another UN language would be an advantage.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
• 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.

About WFP:

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.

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