Applications are now open for the FAO Internship Program 2026 at the FAO Headquarters in Italy and in other countries. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a part of the United Nations and works to help end hunger around the world.
The FAO Internship Program 2026 is for students and recent graduates to gain real work experience related to FAO’s work. The goal is to ensure everyone has enough healthy food to live active lives.
Benefits
- Interns will receive a monthly payment of $700, unless their university or another group is sponsoring them.
- This payment will be given for the entire internship period, which lasts between 3 to 11 months.
Eligibility
To apply for the FAO Internship in 2026, you need to:
- Be a student in an undergraduate or graduate program at a recognized school or a recent graduate.
- Study a subject related to FAO’s work.
- Know at least one of the FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish). Knowing another language is a plus, and only certificates from approved organizations will be accepted.
- Be a citizen of FAO Member Nations.
- Be between 21 and 30 years old.
- Be comfortable in an international and diverse environment and have good communication skills.
- Note that if you have a family member (brother, sister, mother, or father) working for FAO, you cannot apply for the internship.
- Have the right residency or visa status for the location of the internship before starting.
Process, and Venue
- To apply for the FAO Internship Program for 2026, please complete your profile and submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal. Only applications sent through this portal will be looked at.
- Your application will be checked based on the details in your online profile.
- Remember, FAO will only accept degrees or credentials from schools that are on the IAU/UNESCO list.
How to Apply
If you are interested and meet the qualifications, follow the steps below to apply.
- To apply, go to the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and fill out your online profile. Make sure that your profile is correct, complete, and includes your work history, school qualifications, and language abilities.
- You also need to attach a motivation letter, proof of attendance at a recognized university, or a copy of your academic qualifications to your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- If you do not get selected before the deadline but want to keep being considered for future assignments, please re-apply when new opportunities are posted.
- We suggest that you submit your application before the deadline.
- If you need help or have questions, please reach out to: [email protected]
