Future International Talent (FIT) Pool
Currently open pools
Enterprise Risk Management
Closed June 2020
Budget and Programming
Closed April 2020
Partnerships
Closed March 2020
HR
Closed February 2020
Security
Closed February 2020
Data Analyst, Food Security
Closed February 2020
Nutrition
Closed February 2020
Minimum requirements to apply
Education
University degree from a UN-recognized academic institution. Find out more here.
Experience
Relevant professional experience in the functional area you are interested in applying for.
Years of experience and other requirements may differ among levels (P2, P3 and P4) and functional areas. Before applying, be sure you meet all requirements needed for the role you are interested in.
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English and an intermediate level of a second UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or working knowledge of Portuguese.
Mobility
Mobility is the essence of WFP and continues to be a core contractual requirement to work in any WFP country of operation, including emergency duty stations from 2 to 4 years.
How the selection process works
Candidates may apply to one or more opportunities for which they qualify. Applicants will undergo a rigorous process consisting of four steps:
The process of establishing a FIT Pool takes an average of seven months. Successful applicants will be notified and placed in the FIT Pool for a two-year period. Within this time frame, if and when there are suitable job opportunities, candidates included in the FIT Pool will be contacted.