Volunteer Opportunity in Business Support with the World Food Programme – Egypt

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization focused on fighting hunger and improving food security and nutrition. WFP provides immediate food assistance during emergencies and works with communities to build long-term resilience.
In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its efforts to combat hunger in conflict-affected areas.

WFP offers a unique international volunteer opportunity for Chinese nationals enrolled in CYVA-affiliated universities to join as a Business Support Assistant with the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) unit at its Cairo Office in Egypt.
This role supports data analysis, project coordination, and reporting tasks within WFP’s country strategic plan that aligns with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger.

• Host Country: Egypt

• Duty Station: Cairo

• Duration: 6 months

• Expected Start Date: 3 August 2025

• Category: International University Volunteer

• Funding: Fully funded

Benefits of Volunteering

• Gain practical experience with one of the UN’s leading humanitarian agencies.

• Develop skills in data analysis and statistical reporting.

• Work in a diverse, multicultural environment.

• Contribute to improving food security and supporting vulnerable communities.

• Build a strong professional network in international development.

• Assist in collecting and analyzing market data for monthly reports.

• Support project coordination and documentation efforts.

• Contribute to report writing and summarizing economic and social indicators.

• Collaborate with various program teams such as:
  • Social Protection and Livelihoods
  • Emergency Response
  • Climate and Resilience Activities

• Must be a non-Egyptian national (international opportunity).

• Must be a Chinese national enrolled at a CYVA-participating university.

• Aged between 18 and 80 years old.

• Minimum of 1 month of relevant experience.

• Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

• At least secondary education, preferably pursuing or holding a degree in economics, statistics, or social sciences.

Required Skills

• Interest in economic and statistical analysis.

• Strong writing and reporting abilities.

• Ability to work in teams and adapt to diverse environments.

• Commitment to humanitarian values and cultural diversity.