Internship - Knowledge Management, Due Diligence Team, Supply Chain Division

WFP; Roma; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an intern to support the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team in Rome, focusing on data quality, governance, and due diligence. You will review supplier records, remediate duplicates, maintain dashboards, and assist in developing tools and procedures to strengthen vendor lifecycle management.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a degree program (undergraduate or graduate) with strong English skills; knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with at least two years of study completed.
• Recent graduates within six months of program completion are eligible.
• Studies in Law, Economics or Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and remediate supplier records to fix duplicates and outdated data.
• Support data governance initiatives and remediation trackers.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on supplier data quality and governance.
• Coordinate with SRM team and stakeholders to improve vendor data.
• Assist in developing tools and procedures for supplier lifecycle management.

Skills

Data Quality

Supplier Data

Vendor Onboarding

Data Analysis

Education

Law

Economics

Business Administration

Investigations

Job description

Organizational context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity through food assistance. WFP operates in emergencies and supports recovery from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and the professional development of its skilled workforce.

Job purpose

The intern will support the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team within WFP's Supply Chain Division, focusing on enhancing supplier data quality, governance, and due diligence processes. This role involves reviewing and remediating supplier records, ensuring data integrity, and validating documentation against corporate requirements. The intern will contribute to maintaining supplier databases, conducting data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities, and assisting in the development of supplier management tools and procedures. This position offers a practical learning experience in vendor lifecycle management and operational due diligence within a leading international humanitarian organization, fostering collaboration and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting supplier data quality and governance initiatives within the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team. Key responsibilities include reviewing supplier records to identify and rectify duplicate, incomplete, or outdated information, and supporting remediation efforts for Food and Goods & Services supplier portfolios. This includes verifying supplier documentation against corporate requirements and maintaining supplier data, remediation trackers, and dashboards. The position also entails engaging in supplier outreach for profile updates, analyzing supplier data to identify trends and process improvement opportunities, and validating data against SRM manuals and best practices. Contributions to developing and maintaining supplier management tools, operational checklists, guidance materials, and standard procedures are expected. Additionally, the role involves assisting in the preparation of reports and presentations on supplier governance and data quality, and supporting knowledge management and lessons learned activities. The intern will gain practical experience in vendor lifecycle management, data quality, due diligence, stakeholder coordination, and cross-functional collaboration within an international organization.

Education

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program from a recognized university, having completed at least two years of study for undergraduates. Recent graduates within six months of program completion are also eligible. A degree in Law, Accounting, Investigations, Forensics, Economics, or Business Administration is required. Proficiency in English is essential, with knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic being a strong asset.

Work experience

The internship focuses on supplier data quality and governance within the World Food Programme's Supply Chain division. Responsibilities include reviewing and cleaning supplier records, supporting data remediation initiatives, verifying documentation against corporate standards, and maintaining supplier databases. The role also involves analyzing supplier data for trends, assisting in the development of management tools and procedures, and contributing to reports and knowledge management activities. This position offers practical experience in vendor lifecycle management and due diligence within an international humanitarian organization.

Skills

Data Quality Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Onboarding, Supplier Performance Review, Due Diligence, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Documentation Review, Reporting, Knowledge Management

Required languages

English, French, Spanish, Arabic

Desired languages

English, French, Spanish, Arabic