FAO Internship Programme

FAO Internship Programme

Opportunity Overview

Three-to-eleven-month internships for students and recent graduates working in agriculture, food systems, development, policy, technology, and related fields.

At a glance

Opportunity Details / Quick Facts

Status

Rolling

Opportunity Type / Category

Internships

Organization / Sponsor

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Location / Venue

FAO offices worldwide

Application Deadline

Rolling calls for expressions of interest

Discipline / Field

Computer Science

Official Source

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Eligibility / Who Should Apply

• Applicants must be nationals of an FAO member country.
• Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme, or be recent graduates.
• Applicants should be aged 21-30 when the internship begins.
• Working knowledge of at least one FAO official language is required.
• Applicants must not have a parent or sibling employed by FAO.

Benefits

• Assignments last between three and eleven months.
• Interns work in fields related to FAO’s mandate and strategic framework.
• Residence or immigration requirements depend on the country of assignment.

Application Guidance

Search the official FAO careers portal for an Internship Programme call for expressions of interest. Submit an online profile, motivation letter, and evidence of university attendance where requested.

Additional Details

The FAO Internship Programme gives students and recent graduates practical experience related to food, agriculture, rural development, natural resources, data, policy, communications, technology, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.