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Title:

Junior Professional Officers - 2024-2029 WFP

Agreement Number:

7472473 P015360004

Agreement Value:

$2,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 29, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

This grant represents Canada's support for the World Food Program (WFP) Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program. It is part of a larger contribution to the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program, which supports the filling of up to 20 positions by young Canadian professionals. WFP uses these funds to recruit and appoint up to four young Canadians to JPO positions, allowing them to gain professional on-the-ground experience in international development and also helping the organization fulfill its mandate and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. WFP is the largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger and plays a vital role in providing humanitarian assistance that saves lives, alleviates suffering and preserves the dignity of people in countries affected by conflict and natural disaster around the world.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected results of this project include:
1) Increase the engagement of young Canadians through international work opportunities within the United Nations system;
2) Advance foreign policy and the objectives of the Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) by engaging with multilateral partners.

Location:

Rome, IT

Reference Number:

064-2025-2026-Q4-0024

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME

Program:

International Development Assistance program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.