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Recrutement de 01 Data Scientist - Volunteer

Entreprise: World Food Programme
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: Egypte / Caire
Date limite: 2026-06-08

Recrutement de 01 Data Scientist - Volunteer
Le Caire, Égypte
time type
Full time
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job requisition id
JR123603
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8 June 2026-23:59-UTC+02:00 heure normale d’Europe de l’Est (Le Caire)
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.

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).

Contract type: Volunteer - Unpaid

Age required: Minimum 18 years old

Duration of contract: 10 weeks

JOB TITLE: Data Science Volunteer

TYPE OF CONTRACT: WFP Volunteer

UNIT/DIVISION: Data & AI / Technology Division

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Cairo, Egypt

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Data & AI team in the technology division is seeking motivated undergraduate interns to support global AI initiatives at WFP. This internship offers hands-on exposure to real-world data science and artificial intelligence projects that contribute to enterprise solutions with organizational impact. Under the direct supervision of the Lead Data Scientist, interns will work closely with the team to support data analysis, model development, experimentation, and documentation activities while building practical experience in applied AI and machine learning.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support the Data & AI team in data preparation, exploratory analysis, and quality checks for ongoing global AI projects.

2. Contribute to developing, testing, and evaluating Python-based data science and machine learning workflows under guidance from team members.

3. Assist in researching and applying relevant machine learning techniques, tools, and best practices for project use cases.

4. Prepare clear technical documentation, summaries, and presentations to communicate methods, findings, and progress to the team.

5. Participate in team meetings, collaborate with colleagues across functions, and complete assigned internship tasks under the supervision of the Lead Data Scientist.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

1. Completed analytical or technical tasks assigned during the internship, including code, analysis outputs, or prototype contributions as applicable.

2. A short end-of-internship presentation or written summary documenting the work completed, key learnings, and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.

Knowledge & Skills:

Required: working knowledge of Python and general understanding of data science and machine learning techniques; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK



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

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.


No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.