About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Program Officer Intern specializing in Animal Production, Zootechnics, and Fattening to support the Integrated Resilience Program (PIR) in Mauritania. The intern will contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of interventions aimed at strengthening food security, income, and resilience for small-scale farmers and pastoralists, specifically focusing on sheep and cattle fattening, animal health, and the structuring of small-scale livestock breeders’ organizations.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package (as per Terms and Conditions of the vacancy).
- Personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship.
- Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment within a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate organization.
Who can apply?
- Must be a recent graduate in a relevant field (within 6 months prior to application).
- Must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Engineering degree in Animal Production, Zootechnics, Livestock Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Rural Development, or a related field.
- Must be fit to travel and work in the assigned location.
- Must not have a direct family relationship (son, daughter, brother, or sister) with a WFP employee.
- Knowledge of sheep and cattle fattening techniques, animal feed, and animal health practices is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and strong writing skills in French.
- Knowledge of Arabic and national languages is an advantage.
- Previous internship or work experience in livestock is an asset.
- Knowledge of Mauritanian pastoral and agropastoral systems is desired.
Required documents
- Updated CV
- Cover letter
- Copies of diplomas or school certificates
- Any other relevant documents
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 24 August 2026 at 23:59 GMT (Nouakchott).
How to apply
- Submit application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
- Ensure the Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Recent graduates in Animal Production, Zootechnics, or Veterinary Medicine.
- Those with technical knowledge of sheep and cattle fattening.
- Candidates comfortable working in the field in Bassikounou or Néma.
What should you think carefully about?
- Lacks a long-term career guarantee as it is an internship.
- Requires the ability to travel and work in the assigned field locations of Bassikounou or Néma.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an ideal opportunity for those wanting to gain field experience in livestock fattening and animal health. It fits the goal of building a professional portfolio in rural development and food security within a Nobel Peace Prize laureate organization.
Our take
A specialized fit for veterinary or animal science graduates who want to apply their technical knowledge to rural resilience in Mauritania.
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