Applications are currently being accepted for The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Internship Programme 2026–2027 in Africa. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About FAO Internship Programme
FAO Internship Programme gives students and recent graduates the chance to supplement academic knowledge with practical work assignments in areas related to FAO’s mandate. FAO Internship placements range in length and may provide a monthly stipend if the intern is not sponsored.
The programme is managed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), which leads international efforts to defeat hunger and achieve food security. The Internship Programme aims to attract motivated young women and men to support FAO’s work and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Benefits of FAO Internship Programme
- FAO provides a monthly stipend to interns if they are not sponsored by sending universities or other entities.
- The exact amount and applicable conditions should be confirmed with FAO and may depend on the circumstances of the assignment.
FAO Internship Programme Requirements
- Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in a “bona fide” educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate.
- Candidates must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.
- Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish).
- Be nationals of FAO Members.
- Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.
- Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 January, 2027
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