About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking two interns in Food Technology, Conservation, and Processing of Market Garden Products to support its Integrated Resilience Programme (PIR) in Guidimakha, Mauritania. The interns will be based in Sélibabi and Kiffa, working under the supervision of the Programme Officer to help market gardening cooperatives and small producers improve agricultural production, reduce post-harvest losses, and strengthen market access by promoting sustainable local product valorization solutions.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package (as per Terms and Conditions of the vacancy announcement).
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship.
- Opportunity to work in a diverse, multicultural environment.
Who can apply?
- Must be a student currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (having completed at least two years of study), a Master's degree student, or a recent graduate (within 6 months prior to application).
- Must have taken courses within the last 12 months.
- Educational background in Food Technology, Agri-food Sciences and Technologies, Food Process Engineering, Food Transformation and Conservation, Agronomy with a post-harvest specialization, or a related discipline.
- Must be fit to travel and work in the assigned duty station.
- Must not have a direct family relationship (son, daughter, brother, or sister) with a WFP employee.
- Proficiency in French is required; English is an asset.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 7 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT (Nouakchott).
- Expected start date: December 2026.
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…
- Students or recent graduates in Food Technology, Agri-food Sciences, or Food Process Engineering.
- Proficient speakers of French.
- Those interested in market gardening cooperatives and small producer support.
What should you think carefully about?
- Lacks a long-term career guarantee as it is an internship.
- Requires the ability to travel and work on-site in Sélibabi and Kiffa.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a great way for those in agri-food sciences to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges like food conservation and processing. It fits the goal of gaining international experience in sustainable local product valorization.
Our take
Highly recommended for food technology students or graduates who want to gain practical experience in reducing post-harvest losses in West Africa.
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