Nutrition Intern

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23 November 2026-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Freetown)

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Job Title: Nutrition Intern

Organization: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Unit: Programme

Duty Station: Freetown/Sierra Leone

Duration: 6 months

Contract Type: Internship

Supervisor: Nutrition Activity Manager

Background

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization dedicated to ending hunger and improving food security and nutrition. WFP works with governments and partners to implement nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions that prevent malnutrition, particularly among women, children, and other vulnerable populations.

As part of this effort, WFP is implementing the EU SAVING Project and the Joint UN Nutrition Project, which aim to improve nutrition outcomes among children under five years of age, pregnant and lactating women, and other vulnerable groups. These projects are delivered through collaboration with government institutions, health facilities, Mother Support Groups (MSGs), community structures, and implementing partners to strengthen nutrition services, promote dietary diversity, improve infant and young child feeding practices, and increase access to nutritious foods.

To support effective planning, implementation, monitoring, documentation, and reporting of activities under these projects, WFP Nutrition Unit is seeking a motivated Nutrition Intern for a period of six (6) months. The intern will work closely with the Nutrition Team, providing day-to-day administrative and programme support while gaining practical experience in nutrition programming, project implementation, monitoring, and stakeholder coordination.

Purpose of the Assignment

The purpose is to provide administrative and programmatic support to the Nutrition Team in the implementation of activities under the EU SAVING and Joint UN Nutrition Projects.

The intern will work under the guidance of project staff and will support routine project activities while gaining hands-on experience in nutrition and community-based programming.

 

Objectives

• Support the implementation of nutrition activities under the EU SAVING and Joint UN Nutrition projects.
• Assist with the monitoring, documentation, and reporting of project activities.

• Support data collection, monitoring, analysis and reporting.

• Support coordination with government counterparts, partners, cooperating partners and other stakeholders.

Provide administrative and logistical support for trainings, meeting Gain practical experience in nutrition programming, project management, and community-based interventions.

 

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Activity Manager, the intern will support the team in the following areas:

1.      Programme Support

• Assist in planning and organizing nutrition-related activities, meetings, training, and workshops.
• Support communication and follow-up with national and district stakeholders, health facilities, cooperating partners and community groups.
• Assist in preparing activity materials and participant lists.

·       Support in preparing presentations, briefing notes and communication materials.

·       Support in reviewing partners reports and activity updates.

2.      Coordination Support

• Support coordination with government counterparts, implementing partners, and community groups when required.
• Help track follow-up actions from internal and external coordination meetings.
• Support preparations for field missions and project events.

3.      Field Support

• Participate in field visits to support project activities.

·       Support in the development and maintain programme databases and monitoring tools.

• Assist in collecting, compiling, and organizing monitoring data from project sites.
• Support the documentation of observations, lessons learned, and success stories from the field.

4.      Data Management, Knowledge management and Reporting

• Assist with data entry and updating project tracking tools.
• Support the compilation of monthly activity reports, other programme updates.

·       Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

• Help organize project documents, reports, attendance sheets, and activity records.
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5. Other Duties

• Carry out other nutrition-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects within WFP.

Expected Outputs

By the end, the intern is expected to have:

• Supported the implementation of nutrition activities under the EU SAVING and Joint UN Nutrition Projects.
• Assisted in organizing training, meetings, and community engagements.
• Contributed to routine monitoring and documentation of project activities.
• Supported the preparation of programme reports and activity summaries.
• Maintained organized project files and records.
• Contributed to the collection and compilation of project data.

 

Expected Deliverables

The intern will contribute to the following:

• Monthly summaries of nutrition programme activities.
• Updated monitoring and indicator-tracking databases.
• Draft reports, presentations and technical briefs.
• Document success stories and lessons learned.
• Field monitoring reports and mission summaries.
• Support materials for training, workshops and coordination meetings.
• Inputs to donor and management reporting.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills

1. Education

Graduated within the last one year from, a recognized university programme in Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Food and Nutrition Sciences, Public Health, Dietetics, Community Nutrition or a related field.

2. Experience

• Previous volunteer work, internship, research, or field experience in nutrition, public health, food security, community development, or a related field for at least six (6) months is desirable.
• Experience in data collection, data entry, and report writing is an added advantage.
• Experience working with government institutions, implementing partners, and community groups is desirable.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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3.Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of nutrition and public health concepts.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze and present data.
• Good report-writing and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with data analysis tools is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural, team-oriented environments.

4. Skills and Competencies

·       Good communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to work effectively in a team.

·       Good organizational and time management skills.

·       Willingness to learn and take initiative.

·       Ability to travel to project locations when required.

5. Languages

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Knowledge of local languages is an asset.

Reporting and Supervision

The Intern will report to the Nutrition Activity Manager and work closely with Programme Policy officer, Programme field associates, and other colleagues. Regular feedback and mentoring will be provided to support the intern's professional development and the achievement of the objectives.

 

Administrative Arrangements

• The intern will be based at the WFP Sierra Leone Country Office in Freetown.
• Travel to field locations may be required, subject to WFP procedures and security clearance.

The intern must comply with all WFP policies, including those on Ethics, safeguarding.

Important Note:

This internship is opened only to Sierra Leonean Nationals.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

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