Want to gain early career experience in one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations? If so, here is an exciting opportunity! Applications are open for the FAO Internship Programme 2026. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has announced multiple internship positions for its offices worldwide and invites applications from talented and motivated students from FAO member countries currently pursuing their undergraduate or graduate degrees or who have recently graduated in fields relevant to the FAO’s domains from reputable, bona fide institutions.
The FAO internship offers students an opportunity to gain first hands experience while working on the FAO real time projects under the supervision of renowned experts in multicultural work environment. This is a paid internship program. FAO offers a market-competitive stipend to its interns with comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of the program. This is your chance to skills, expand their knowledge, and broaden their professional network within your desired field, therefore don’t miss out. Read more details about the internship below
Details About the FAO Internship Programme 2026
- Host Organization: FAO
- Eligible Countries: Citizens of FAO Member States
- Program type: Paid Internship
- Internship Duration: 3-11 Months
- Program For: Students and recent graduates
- Application Deadline: Varies
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Eligibility Criteria
Individuals meeting the following criteria are invited to submit for the FAO internships:
- Nationality: Citizens of FAO member states can apply
- Academic Status: Currently enrolled in Undergraduate & Graduate degree programs, or have recently graduated in fields relevant to FAO domains
- Age Requirement: Must be between 21 and 30 years old
- Language: Profiency in the English language. Knowledge of the second FAO official language would be an asset
- Residence: Must hold a valid work autotization in the country of assignment
- Ineligiblity: Immediate family members employed by FAO are not eligible
Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpesonal skills
- Strong command in english both spoken and written
- Domonstrate strong interest in the work of FAO
- Knowledge of Basic computer programmes
- Passioante to learn new skills
Internship benefits
FAO offers wide range of perks and benefits to interns:
- Interns will recieve a competitive stipend of USD $700/month
- A comprehensive medical insurance (covering illness and accidents)
- No Application fee requirement at any stage of recruitment
- Opportunity to gain work experience in the UN specialized agencies
- Work on FAO real time projects alongside global experts
- Mentorship and gudiacne from the international professionals
- A great addition for you CV’s
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Current Openings
- Location: Various
- Deadline: 26, August 2026
- Program Internship
- Location: Various
- Program: Internship
- Region: Asia & the Pacific
- Deadline: August 26, 2026
- Location: Various
- Region: Latin America and the Carribean
- Program Type: Internship
- Deadline: August 26, 2026
4. Internship Programme for Europe and Central Asia (REU)
- Region: Europe & Central Asia
- Program Type: Internship
- Deadline: August 26, 2026
5. Internship Programme for Near East and North Africa (RNE)
- Region: East and North Africa
- Program Type: Internship
- Location: Various
- Deadline: August 26, 2026
- Program Type: Internship
- Location: Italy-Rome
- Deadline: August 26, 2026
How to Apply?
Check out the current call for expresions of interest – Internship programmes, click on the position and submit an online application form. Best of luck.
FAO INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OFFICIAL LINK
