FAO Internship Programme 2025 | Paid UN Internship for Students & Graduates

Are you a driven student or recent grad wanting to make a real impact on food security and sustainable farming? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations offers a great chance through its Internship Programme. It's designed to help young talent grow and think creatively about important global challenges.

What is the FAO Internship Programme?

The FAO Internship Program offers a great chance for talented young people who want to share their ideas and research related to the FAO's work. Interns get real-world experience, helping them understand the FAO's goals while also contributing to the Strategic Framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Internship Details

Who Can Apply?

If you want to apply for the FAO Internship Programme, here's what you need to know:

• Nationality: You should be from a country that’s a member of FAO.
• Education: You need to be either enrolled in a college or university, or you should have graduated recently.
• Language: Know at least one of the FAO's official languages, including English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian. Knowing another one is beneficial.
• Age: You need to be between 21 and 30 when the internship starts.
• Skills: Good communication skills, being adaptable to different cultures, and knowing your way around basic computer programs are important.
• Residency/Visa: Make sure you have the right residency or immigration status in the country where the internship is taking place before you start.
• Family Relations: If you have close family members (like a brother, sister, mom, or dad) working at FAO, you won’t be able to apply.

Duration and Benefits

• Duration: Internship programs last between 3 to 11 months.
• Stipend: Interns get a monthly payment of up to $700 in the local currency. If interns are sponsored, the sponsoring organizations will provide the stipend directly.
• Medical Coverage: FAO covers medical costs for any incidents that happen during the assignment, paying the whole premium. Interns need to sort out their own medical insurance for any non-work-related issues while they are there.

Application Submission

The application submission process is an ongoing process through “Calls for Expression of Interest”. Don’t miss this opportunity Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.