FAO 2024 Internship Program - HQ Rome, Italy

George Christian Boadi October 15, 2023 0

 

The FAO Internship Program presents a valuable learning opportunity for highly motivated young individuals, both women and men, eager to share their fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and recent research experience within the domains of FAO. 

This initiative aims to attract talent from diverse backgrounds and provides selected students, currently enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate degree programs, or recent graduates, with the chance to augment their academic knowledge with practical work assignments closely related to FAO's mission. 

This immersive experience allows interns to gain a deeper understanding of FAO's mandate and programs while offering FAO the expertise of qualified individuals aligned with FAO's Strategic Objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to leading global efforts to eradicate hunger. 

Its primary mission is to achieve food security for all, ensuring consistent access to high-quality food, enabling active and healthy lives. 

With representation in over 130 countries and more than 194 member states, FAO firmly believes that every individual can contribute to ending hunger.

Benefits of FAO Internship Program

Interns receive a monthly stipend from FAO unless they are sponsored by their sending universities or other entities.

Requirements for FAO Internship Program Qualification

To qualify for the FAO Internship Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate degree program in a bona fide educational institution (i.e., listed in the IAU/UNESCO database) at the time of application or be recent graduates.

- Specialization in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.

- Proficiency in at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish). Knowledge of a second FAO language is considered an asset. 

Only language proficiency certificates from UN-accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, and LRT) will be accepted as proof of language proficiency as indicated in the online applications.

- Nationals of FAO Member Nations.

- Aged between 21 and 30.

- Ability to adapt to an international, multicultural environment and strong communication skills.

- Ineligibility applies to candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother, or father) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement.

- Appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed duty station before the start of the internship assignment.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the FAO Internship Program is December 1, 2023.

How to Apply

If you are interested and meet the qualifications, follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and create your online profile. Ensure your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.

2. Attach a letter of motivation and provide evidence of attendance at a recognized university or copies of your academic qualifications to your online profile.

3. Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal. Applications received through this portal will be considered.

4. Your application will be evaluated based on the information in your online profile.

5. FAO recognizes academic credentials or degrees obtained from institutions on the IAU/UNESCO list.

6. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

7. If you are not selected before the closing date and wish to be continuously considered for an assignment, please reapply to new calls.

We recommend that applicants submit their applications well before the deadline. If you require assistance or have inquiries, please contact: Careers@fao.org.

For additional details, please visit the FAO website.