Internship -Logistics Intern

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: 16 December 2025

Job Description

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

 

WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

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CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION

JOB TITLE: Logistics (Customs) Intern

UNIT: Logistics, Customs

DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa

DURATION: 8 Months

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The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Logistics (Customs) Intern will support the customs clearance process for imported goods, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and the timely release of shipments. The role provides hands-on
experience in logistics operations, documentation management, and coordination with government authorities, clearing and forwarding (C&F) agents, and internal teams

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and organizing shipping documents, import permits, and Ethiopian Customs Declarations (ECDs).
• Support coordination with Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) agents and ensure timely submission of documents to relevant government authorities.
• Track incoming shipments and obtain regular status updates from Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) agents.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of documents, including filing, archiving, and retrieval of documents, including final declarations.
• Monitor and track closure of declarations and container guarantees.
• Update shipment trackers and support in preparation of periodic reports on shipment status, challenges, and completed clearances.
• Reconcile received commodity quantities against customs declaration balances.
• Assist with service invoice verification from Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) and superintendent companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for an internship with WFP, applicants must meet one of the following requirements listed below:

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (for example, bachelor’s degree) from a recognised university and have completed at least two years of the programme. Candidates should have attended classes in the past 12 months; (graduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, or a related field.)

• Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, master’s degree) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the past 12 months; (graduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, or a related field.)

• Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university.

• Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Amharic.

• Be fit to travel to, and work at, the duty station of the internship.

• Not be sons, daughters, brothers or sisters of WFP employees.

• The Programme will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Good communication and record-keeping skills

• Experience in using Microsoft Excel and Outlook

• Basic understanding of import/export or customs processes.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

16 December 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Addis Ababa).

 

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