{"id":12900,"date":"2025-11-11T01:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T01:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=12900"},"modified":"2025-11-11T01:00:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T01:00:56","slug":"internship-opportunities-at-united-nations-fao-italy-2022fully-funded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=12900","title":{"rendered":"PAID FAO Internship Programme 2025-26: Gain Hands-On Experience with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization,2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internship Programme<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The Internship Programme is a learning opportunity aimed at attracting talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives, innovative ideas and latest research experience in FAO\u2019s domains.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Internship Programme provides selected students, enrolled in an under-graduate or post-graduate degree programme or recent graduates, with the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work experience in a field related to the work of FAO. It will enable them to gain a better understanding of FAO\u2019s mandate and programmes. At the same time, the Programme provides FAO with the assistance of qualified individuals specializing in relevant fields in connection to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/resources\/videos\/strategic-objectives\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>FAO Strategic Objectives<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/3\/a-i4997e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"970\"><strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"970\">About the FAO Internship Programme<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1342\">The FAO Internship Programme provides selected undergraduate and postgraduate students \u2014 or recent graduates \u2014 the chance to complement their academic learning with meaningful, practical experience in areas related to FAO\u2019s mandate. Interns work alongside experts on projects that promote sustainable food systems, environmental protection, and global nutrition security.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1601\">Through this experience, interns deepen their understanding of FAO\u2019s global role in eradicating hunger and supporting sustainable livelihoods, while FAO benefits from the enthusiasm, knowledge, and innovative thinking that interns bring to the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: candidates must be nationals of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/legal\/home\/fao-members\/en\/\"><strong>FAO Members<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong>: candidates must be students enrolled in an under-graduate or graduate degree programme in a bona fide\u00a0educational institution at the time of application, or recent graduates. Applicants pursuing their studies in a country where higher education is not divided into under-graduate and graduate stages must have completed at least three years of full-time studies towards the completion of a degree.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Languages<\/strong>: candidates must have working knowledge of at least one FAO official language (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian). Knowledge of a second FAO official language will be considered an asset.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong>: candidates should be aged between 21 and 30 at the start of their internship (i.e. internship should start before the candidate turns 31).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skills<\/strong>: candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment, have good communication skills and be knowledgeable in the use of basic computer programmes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Residence\/Visa status<\/strong>: candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the country of assignment prior to the start of the internship assignment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family relation<\/strong>: candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother, father) employed by FAO under any type of contract are not eligible for the Internship Programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2991\"><strong data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2991\">Internship Duration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3117\">The duration of an FAO internship typically ranges from <strong data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3066\">3 to 11 months<\/strong>, depending on the assignment and department needs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-4\" class=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<div id=\"accordion-collapse-panel1-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1-4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-4\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3f44f61f-23b0-4beb-b740-47eaf717e02f\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<h3 data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3153\"><strong data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3153\">Living in the Duty Station<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3378\">Once selected, <strong data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3210\">FAO interns receive a monthly stipend<\/strong> in local currency, not exceeding <strong data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3254\">US$700<\/strong>, to support living expenses. Sponsored interns receive their financial support directly from their sponsoring institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested candidates must apply online through the official <strong data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3523\">FAO Careers Portal<\/strong> by submitting a <strong data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3575\">Call for Expression of Interest<\/strong>, along with a <strong data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3611\">motivation letter<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3639\">proof of enrollment<\/strong> at a recognized university: <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/fao_external\/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/fao_external\/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en#<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the following to join specific Internship roles:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"multiline-data-container\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<ul id=\"jobList\" class=\"multiline-list\">\n<li id=\"job3015274\">\n<div class=\"multiline-icon-container\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"multiline-data-container\">\n<div><a title=\"Call for Expression of Interest \u2013 Internship Programme for Near East and North Africa (RNE)\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/fao_external\/jobdetail.ftl?job=2502237&amp;tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&amp;tzname=Europe%2FLondon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Call for Expression of Interest \u2013 Internship Programme for Near East and North Africa (RNE)<\/a>\u00a0(2502237)<\/div>\n<div>Job Type:\u00a0Internship<\/div>\n<div>Type of Requisition:\u00a0Internship Programme<\/div>\n<div>Location:\u00a0Various Locations<\/div>\n<div>Posting Date:\u00a019\/Sep\/2025<\/div>\n<div>Closure Date:\u00a031\/Dec\/2025, 10:59:00 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multiline-action-container\"><a class=\"result-list-button\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/application.jss?type=1&amp;lang=en&amp;portal=8105120163&amp;reqNo=3015274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"job3014774\">\n<div class=\"multiline-icon-container\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"multiline-data-container\">\n<div><a title=\"Call for Expression of Interest \u2013 Internship Programme for FAO headquarters (HQ)\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/fao_external\/jobdetail.ftl?job=2502231&amp;tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&amp;tzname=Europe%2FLondon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Call for Expression of Interest \u2013 Internship Programme for FAO headquarters (HQ)<\/a>\u00a0(2502231)<\/div>\n<div>Job Type:\u00a0Internship<\/div>\n<div>Type of Requisition:\u00a0Internship Programme<\/div>\n<div>Location:\u00a0Italy-Rome<\/div>\n<div>Posting Date:\u00a019\/Sep\/2025<\/div>\n<div>Closure Date:\u00a031\/Dec\/2025, 10:59:00 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multiline-action-container\"><a class=\"result-list-button\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/application.jss?type=1&amp;lang=en&amp;portal=8105120163&amp;reqNo=3014774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"job3013773\">\n<div class=\"multiline-icon-container\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"multiline-data-container\">\n<div><a title=\"Call for Expression of Interest \u2013 Internship Programme for Asia and the Pacific (RAP)\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/fao_external\/jobdetail.ftl?job=2502232&amp;tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&amp;tzname=Europe%2FLondon\">Call for Expression of Interest \u2013 Internship Programme for Asia and the Pacific (RAP)<\/a>\u00a0(2502232)<\/div>\n<div>Job Type:\u00a0Internship<\/div>\n<div>Type of Requisition:\u00a0Internship Programme<\/div>\n<div>Location:\u00a0Various Locations<\/div>\n<div>Posting Date:\u00a019\/Sep\/2025<\/div>\n<div>Closure Date:\u00a031\/Dec\/2025, 10:59:00 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multiline-action-container\"><a class=\"result-list-button\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/application.jss?type=1&amp;lang=en&amp;portal=8105120163&amp;reqNo=3013773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"job3013775\">\n<div class=\"multiline-icon-container\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"multiline-data-container\">\n<div><a title=\"Call for Expression of Interest \u2013 Internship Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC)\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/fao_external\/jobdetail.ftl?job=2502234&amp;tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&amp;tzname=Europe%2FLondon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Call for Expression of Interest \u2013 Internship Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC)<\/a>\u00a0(2502234)<\/div>\n<div>Job Type:\u00a0Internship<\/div>\n<div>Type of Requisition:\u00a0Internship Programme<\/div>\n<div>Location:\u00a0Various Locations<\/div>\n<div>Posting Date:\u00a019\/Sep\/2025<\/div>\n<div>Closure Date:\u00a031\/Dec\/2025, 10:59:00 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multiline-action-container\"><a class=\"result-list-button\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/application.jss?type=1&amp;lang=en&amp;portal=8105120163&amp;reqNo=3013775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"job3013774\">\n<div class=\"multiline-icon-container\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"multiline-data-container\">\n<div><a title=\"Call for Expression of Interest \u2013 Internship Programme for Africa (RAF)\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/fao_external\/jobdetail.ftl?job=2502233&amp;tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&amp;tzname=Europe%2FLondon\">Call for Expression of Interest \u2013 Internship Programme for Africa (RAF)<\/a>\u00a0(2502233)<\/div>\n<div>Job Type:\u00a0Internship<\/div>\n<div>Type of Requisition:\u00a0Internship Programme<\/div>\n<div>Location:\u00a0Various Locations<\/div>\n<div>Posting Date:\u00a019\/Sep\/2025<\/div>\n<div>Closure Date:\u00a031\/Dec\/2025, 10:59:00 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multiline-action-container\"><a class=\"result-list-button\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/application.jss?type=1&amp;lang=en&amp;portal=8105120163&amp;reqNo=3013774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"job3015273\">\n<div class=\"multiline-icon-container\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"multiline-data-container\">\n<div><a title=\"Call for Expression of Interest \u2013 Internship Programme for Europe and Central Asia (REU)\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/fao_external\/jobdetail.ftl?job=2502236&amp;tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&amp;tzname=Europe%2FLondon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Call for Expression of Interest \u2013 Internship Programme for Europe and Central Asia (REU)<\/a>\u00a0(2502236)<\/div>\n<div>Job Type:\u00a0Internship<\/div>\n<div>Type of Requisition:\u00a0Internship Programme<\/div>\n<div>Location:\u00a0Various Locations<\/div>\n<div>Posting Date:\u00a019\/Sep\/2025<\/div>\n<div>Closure Date:\u00a031\/Dec\/2025, 10:59:00 PM<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"multiline-action-container\"><a class=\"result-list-button\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/application.jss?type=1&amp;lang=en&amp;portal=8105120163&amp;reqNo=3015273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"job3114646\">\n<div class=\"multiline-data-container\">\n<div><a title=\"Call for Expression of Interest \u2013Internship Programme for the World Food Forum (WFF)\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p23f03-hbF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Call for Expression of Interest \u2013Internship Programme for the World Food Forum (WFF)<\/a>\u00a0(2502596)<\/div>\n<div>Job Type:\u00a0Internship<\/div>\n<div>Type of Requisition:\u00a0Internship Programme<\/div>\n<div>Location:\u00a0Italy-Rome<\/div>\n<div>Posting Date:\u00a031\/Oct\/2025<\/div>\n<div>Closure Date:\u00a015\/Nov\/2025, 10:59:00 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multiline-action-container\"><a class=\"result-list-button\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p23f03-hbF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5091\" data-end=\"5142\"><strong data-start=\"5095\" data-end=\"5142\">Why Apply for the FAO Internship Programme?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5143\" data-end=\"5491\">Joining the FAO Internship Programme means more than gaining professional experience \u2014 it\u2019s about contributing to global action against hunger and supporting sustainable food systems. Whether you are passionate about agriculture, environmental sustainability, or rural development, FAO provides a platform to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested candidates should\u00a0 apply online through the career portal\u00a0enclosing a motivation letter and evidence of attendance at a recognized University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only selected candidates will be contacted.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who are not selected before the closing date and wish to be continuously considered for an assignment are requested to re-apply to the new Calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more details, please visit the Internship\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/employment\/collaborate-with-us\/internship-programme\/faq\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FAQ page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/employment\/collaborate-with-us\/internship-programme\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fao.org\/employment\/collaborate-with-us\/internship-programme\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Internship Programme The Internship Programme is a learning opportunity aimed at attracting talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives, innovative ideas and latest research experience in FAO\u2019s domains.\u00a0 The Internship Programme provides selected students, enrolled in an under-graduate or post-graduate degree programme or recent graduates, with the opportunity&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42679,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,23,28,29,31,33,39,40,34,26,35],"tags":[323,106,324,73,325,91],"class_list":{"0":"post-12900","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-africa","8":"category-america","9":"category-asia","10":"category-australia-and-oceania","11":"category-continent","12":"category-europe","13":"category-jobs-internships","14":"category-jobs","15":"category-latin-america-and-the-caribbean","16":"category-middle-east","17":"category-south-america","18":"tag-agriculture","19":"tag-deadline","20":"tag-food","21":"tag-internship","22":"tag-italy","23":"tag-united-nations","24":"article","25":"","27":"has-excerpt","28":"has-avatar","29":"has-author","30":"has-nickname","31":"has-date","32":"has-comment-count","33":"has-category-meta","34":"has-read-more","35":"has-title","36":"has-post-media","37":"thumbnail-","38":"has-tfm-share-icons"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12900","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12900"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12900\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12900"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}