The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Internship Programme offers students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to combine their academic knowledge with practical experience in agriculture, food, and related fields.

Interns will

• Work on real-world projects alongside experts in agriculture, food security, and more.
• Contribute to FAO’s global mission of ending hunger and malnutrition.
• Work in a multicultural environment and network with professionals from around the world.

Eligibility

• Nationals of FAO member countries
• Students enrolled in a relevant degree programme (undergraduate or graduate) or recent graduates (aged 21-30)
• Working knowledge of at least one FAO official language (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian)
• Strong communication skills and basic computer skills
• Ability to adapt to an international environment
• Have appropriate residence or immigration status in the country of assignment prior to the start of the internship assignment.

Duration

The internship assignment is between 3 and 11 months.

Intern receives a stipend in local currency (not exceeding 700 USD).

How to apply

Browse available internship vacancies at the FAO Jobs Portal.

Deadline: 25 August 2026, 11:59 PM.

Read more here.