• Monthly Stipend: Interns will receive a stipend in a local currency not exceeding US$700 per month.
• Medical coverage related to service-incurred is provided.

What is the Role of FAO?

FAO stands for the Food and Agriculture Organization. It is a United Nations agency focused on food and agriculture. FAO aims to fight hunger worldwide and ensure that people have access to sufficient, high-quality, and healthy food.

The FAO Internship program is for Young men and women from FAO member countries to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the FAO work domains.

Internship Location

The Internships are available in Rome, Italy (FAO HQ).

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Candidates must be nationals of FAO Members.
• Education: Candidates with Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD applicants can apply, or those who have graduated.
• The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) only accepts applications from candidates who hold higher educational qualifications from institutions listed on the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
• Languages: IELTS is not required.
• Age: Aged between 21 and 30 at the start of their internship.
• Family relations: Candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother, or father) employed by FAO under any type of contract are not eligible for the Internship Programme.
• Visa: An applicant must be able to get a Visa before traveling.
• Read FAO FAQs.

How to Apply for the FAO Internship?

All applicants have to complete an online application form. If you see “Call for Expression of Interest”, it means these are the internship calls. The Link is below, from there go to the vacancies. And select the option “Internship”

You also need to upload a motivation letter and evidence of attendance at a recognized University. The Link to the official website of the FAO