Voluntary Assistant (Private Sector Partnerships)

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• 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.

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Title : WFP Volunteer (Private Sector Partnerships)

Duty Station: New Delhi, India

Division: Private Sector Partnerships

Duration: 3-9 Months

Reporting to : Partnerships Officer (Private Sector Partnerships & SSTC)

This Internship is non-remunerated

Background

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and strengthening food security systems. In India, WFP works closely with national and state governments to enhance public distribution systems, supply chain efficiency, digital transformation, and nutrition-sensitive programming.

The Private Partnerships team mobilizes financial and non-financial resources, technical expertise, and innovation from the private sector. The team also contributes to South–South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) initiatives by facilitating knowledge exchange and scalable partnership models across countries.

Purpose of the Internship

The Intern will support the Private Partnerships and SSTC team in strategic research, partner engagement, proposal development, marketing and positioning efforts, and coordination of high-level engagements. The role contributes to strengthening WFP India’s private sector pipeline, enhancing partnership visibility, and supporting cross-country knowledge exchange initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

A. Partnership Research and Landscape Analysis

• Conduct sectoral and market research to identify potential corporate, foundation, and CSR partners aligned with WFP India’s strategic priorities.
• Map industry trends in ESG, CSR, climate resilience, food systems, digital transformation, and responsible AI.
• Develop internal briefs summarizing partnership opportunities and alignment with WFP programming.

B. Proposal Development and Value Proposition Design

• Support drafting of concept notes, pitch decks, and partnership proposals tailored to private sector stakeholders.
• Contribute to development of compelling value propositions by translating technical programme work into partner-facing narratives.
• Compile data, case studies, and impact evidence to strengthen proposals and reporting documents.
• Assist in adapting global WFP materials to the India context for private sector engagement.

C. Strategic Engagement and High-Level Event Support

• Support planning and execution of WFP India’s participation in exhibitions, summits, roundtables, panel discussions, and high-level forums (including pavilion/exhibition strategy, messaging, and content preparation).
• Prepare briefing notes, talking points, and background documents for senior leadership engagements.
• Assist in the coordination of high-level stakeholder visits.
• Document meeting minutes and track follow-up actions with partners.
• Represent and support the team at private sector events, industry forums, and stakeholder convenings, facilitating networking and relationship-building.

D. Corporate Engagement and Stakeholder Coordination

• Assist in preparing communication materials and outreach messages for private sector partners.
• Support follow-up with corporate stakeholders and maintain updated partnership pipeline trackers.
• Coordinate internally with programme, IT, and communications teams to consolidate inputs for proposals and partner engagements.
• Contribute to maintaining organized knowledge repositories for partnership documentation.
• Support engagement with the WFP Trust for India, including coordination on partnership initiatives, documentation support (MoUs, concept notes, briefs), and tracking of collaboration outcomes.

E. South–South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Support

• Support development of knowledge briefs and documentation of scalable innovations for cross-country dissemination.
• Assist in preparing background materials for international delegations and knowledge exchange initiatives.
• Contribute to synthesizing lessons learned and best practices for replication across contexts.

F. Monitoring, Reporting, and Knowledge Management

• Maintain internal trackers for partnership opportunities, engagement status, and reporting deadlines.
• Support preparation of internal updates and partnership reports.
• Contribute to documentation of good practices and innovative collaboration models.

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Currently enrolled in the last year of graduation or recently graduated from a bachelor’s or currently enrolled in master’s programme in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in private sector engagement, fundraising, partnerships, CSR/ESG, and international development.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise briefs, reports, and presentations.
• Basic understanding of fundraising and partnership development, including proposal support, donor research, and preparation of partnership materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) with the ability to develop presentations, briefing materials, and partnership documents.
• Basic design and visual communication skills, including familiarity with Canva or similar tools for developing presentations, event materials, and partnership communication assets.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of additional languages is an asset.

Expected Deliverables

• Corporate landscape mapping reports
• Draft concept notes and pitch decks
• Partner briefing notes and event documentation
• Updated partnership pipeline tracker
• Contribution to major strategic engagements, exhibition, or knowledge exchange initiatives
• SSTC knowledge or documentation briefs

Learning Outcomes

Through this internship, the Intern will gain:

• Practical exposure to private sector partnership strategy in a multilateral setting
• Experience in proposal development and corporate positioning
• Insight into how marketing, narrative-building, and stakeholder engagement drive development partnerships
• Understanding of South–South cooperation frameworks and cross-country knowledge exchange
• Experience supporting high-level engagements and strategic events

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