PAID Internship at United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
The Internship Program offers young, motivated individuals a chance to contribute fresh ideas, perspectives, and research to FAO’s work. It is designed for students currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees or those who have recently graduated.
Through this program, participants can apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting, gaining hands-on experience related to FAO’s mission and activities. In return, FAO benefits from the expertise and skills of individuals specializing in fields aligned with its strategic goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the FAO Internship Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of a country that is a member of FAO.
- Education: Applicants must either be:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program at a recognized educational institution, or
- Recent graduates.
If studying in a country without a formal undergraduate and postgraduate division, applicants must have completed at least three years of full-time study toward a degree.
- Languages: Applicants must have working proficiency in at least one FAO official language (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian). Proficiency in an additional official language is an advantage.
- Age: Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years old when the internship begins. Internships must start before the candidate’s 31st birthday.
- Skills: Applicants must demonstrate the ability to adapt to a multicultural environment, have strong communication skills, and be proficient in basic computer programs.
- Residence/Visa Status: Applicants must have valid residence or immigration status in the country of assignment before the internship begins.
- Family Relations: Applicants cannot participate if they have immediate family members (parents or siblings) employed by FAO under any type of contract.
How to Apply
To apply for the FAO Internship Program, follow these steps:
- Visit the FAO Careers Portal and apply through the “Call for Expression of Interest”:
FAO Careers Portal. - Select the specific internship role and location that matches your interest from the options below:
- Internship Programme for Asia and the Pacific (RAP)
- Location: Various Locations
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2024, 11:59 PM
- Apply here
- Internship Programme for Africa (RAF)
- Location: Various Locations
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2024, 11:59 PM
- Apply here
- Internship Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC)
- Location: Various Locations
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2024, 11:59 PM
- Apply here
- Internship Programme for Europe and Central Asia (REU)
- Location: Various Locations
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2024, 11:59 PM
- Apply here
- Internship Programme for FAO Headquarters (HQ)
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2024, 11:59 PM
- Apply here
- Internship Programme for Near East and North Africa (RNE)
- Location: Various Locations
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2024, 11:59 PM
- Apply here
Make sure to submit your application before the deadline and ensure all required documents are complete.