Since 1973, the World Food Programme (WFP) has been partnering with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme to deliver vital food assistance and improve food security worldwide. UN Volunteers support WFP's mission to ease the burden of food shortages, improve nutrition, achieve food security and ultimately end global hunger.
How does the recruitment of UN Volunteers add value to WFP?
As an efficient, speedy and diverse talent solution for UN partners, UN Volunteers serve with UN entities to bring people to the forefront of development, peace and humanitarian issues. UNV manages a pool of over 350,000 talented and qualified UN Volunteers who can be deployed to bolster the delivery of WFP’s programmes and support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
UN Volunteers can contribute to the WFP goal of eradicating hunger and malnutrition, supporting or restoring food security and nutrition and establishing or rebuilding livelihoods in fragile settings and following emergencies.
Read more about UN Volunteers serving with WFP.
How can your office recruit UN Volunteers?
To partner with UNV and recruit UN Volunteers to support WFP’s programmes and operations, contact the UNV Field Representation or Regional Office for guidance and support.
Additionally, the UN Partners Toolkit serves as a valuable resource for UN entities looking to host UN Volunteers. It provides essential information and resources that facilitate the effective engagement and management of UN Volunteers. By utilizing the toolkit, UN entities can expedite the recruitment of dedicated and talented UN Volunteers to support delivery on their mandates and goals. To gain a deeper understanding of our partnerships and access the 2024 data on UN partners hosting UN Volunteers, please click here.