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Paid Volunteering Opportunity with the World Food Programme in Iraq 2026 with a Monthly Allowance of up to USD 1,724.16

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Applicant criteria

NationalityIraq
Age
  • 18 - 60
Gender
  • Both

Opportunity criteria

Job locationIraq
Deadline2026-07-21

Opportunity description

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is offering a national volunteer opportunity for a Partnerships and Reporting Officer with the World Food Programme (WFP) in Baghdad.

The selected volunteer will support WFP Iraq’s External Relations Unit by preparing reports, proposals, and briefing materials, strengthening relationships with donors and partners, contributing to fundraising efforts, and increasing the visibility of WFP programmes related to food security and development.

Opportunity Details

  1. Host organization: World Food Programme (WFP).
  2. Duty station: Baghdad, Iraq.
  3. Assignment type: National Specialist UN Volunteer.
  4. Working arrangement: On-site at the United Nations office.
  5. Working hours: Full-time.
  6. Assignment duration: Three months.
  7. Extension: Possible depending on the organization’s needs.
  8. Expected starting date: July 26, 2026.
  9. Number of positions: One.
  10. Sustainable Development Goal: Partnerships for the Goals.

Benefits

The selected volunteer will receive:

  1. A monthly living allowance of USD 1,724.16.
  2. A one-time entry lump sum of USD 350.
  3. An end-of-assignment allowance of USD 120 for each completed month, paid upon successful completion of the assignment.
  4. Health and life insurance.
  5. Annual leave and learning leave.
  6. Free access to multiple training and learning platforms.
  7. Professional experience with the World Food Programme and the United Nations.
  8. The possibility of extending the assignment beyond the initial period.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Implement WFP Iraq’s partnerships and resource mobilization strategy.
  • Develop and manage relationships with government entities, donors, private-sector organizations, and other partners.
  • Identify new funding opportunities and analyze donor trends and priorities.
  • Prepare concept notes and proposals for submission to partners and donors.
  • Coordinate meetings, field visits, and joint events with donors.
  • Draft talking points, briefing notes, and official correspondence for meetings and events.
  • Follow up on cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding, including their approval and signature processes.
  • Collect and analyze information on donors, financial commitments, and funding projections.
  • Update partnership and funding databases using systems such as Salesforce, WINGS, and WFPGo.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be between 18 and 80 years old.
  2. Be an Iraqi national, a legal resident of Iraq, or hold refugee status in the country.
  3. Hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:
    1. Political Science.
    2. International Development.
    3. Development Economics.
    4. International Relations.
    5. Law.
    6. Marketing.
    7. Business Administration.
    8. Another related field.
  4. Have at least three years of relevant professional experience.
  5. Be fluent in both Arabic and English.
  6. Working knowledge of Kurdish is considered an advantage.
  7. Be able to work full-time in Baghdad.

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