Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United States (FAO) Volunteer Programme 2026–27 in Italy

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About FAO Volunteer Programme

FAO Volunteer Programme is a United Nations volunteer opportunity for 2026–27 offering placements at FAO Headquarters in Rome where volunteers perform research, analysis, reporting, and event support. The FAO Volunteer Programme recruits individuals based on academic background, language skills, and office needs for assignments up to 6 months.

The program is offered by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). FAO places volunteers in different departments at its Rome headquarters, encouraging female applicants and nationals of non- and under-represented Members to apply and contribute to ending hunger and ensuring food security.

• Sponsor Organisation: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Benefits of FAO Volunteer Programme

• There is no fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Opportunity to work in an international organisation.
• Individuals will get a chance to contribute to end hunger and ensure food safety.

FAO Volunteer Programme Requirements

• Applicants must have completed their secondary school  education.
• Candidates should have working knowledge of minimum one FAO language including Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish).
• Applicants must be nationals of FAO Members.
• Candidates should be 18 years or older.
• Applicants should have good communication skills.
• Candidates with family members (mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, or son) employed by FAO cannot apply for this program.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

01 January, 2027

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