The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is pleased to announce a Call for Expression of Interest for its Internship Programme at Headquarters in 2025. This program offers a unique opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in the field of food security, agriculture, and sustainable development while contributing to the mission to end hunger and promote sustainable practices worldwide.
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Interns will have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and multicultural environment, engaging in meaningful projects that address global challenges in agriculture and food systems. We invite motivated individuals with a strong academic background and a commitment to making a positive impact to apply for this enriching internship experience. Join us in shaping the future of global food security!
Tasks and responsibilities
The intern will perform the functions specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR) prepared by the hiring office.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in a “bona fide” educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate.
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.
• Candidates must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work.
• Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish). Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset.
• Be nationals of FAO Members.
• Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Relevant academic studies in one of the fields of the Organization.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
