The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has opened applications for the 2026 Internship Programme for motivated young women and men across the world.
The FAO Internship Program 2026 is a paid opportunity that provides selected students and recent graduates with hands-on work experience, professional training, and a monthly stipend of up to $700 while contributing to FAO’s mission of ending hunger globally.
Internship Summary
- Host: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Category: Internships | Training Programmes
- Eligible Applicants: Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | Postgraduate Students | Recent Graduates
- Reward: $700 Monthly Stipend | Medical Coverage | Professional Training
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: August 25, 2026
Internship Details
The Food and Agriculture Organization Internship Program 2026 is designed to attract talented young individuals who are eager to contribute innovative ideas, fresh perspectives, and recent academic knowledge to FAO’s global operations. The programme offers interns the opportunity to complement their academic studies through practical work assignments that align with FAO’s mandate of achieving food security and improving nutrition worldwide.
FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to eradicate hunger and promote sustainable agriculture. With over 194 member states and operations in more than 130 countries, FAO works to ensure that people everywhere have regular access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. Through this internship, participants gain exposure to an international, multicultural work environment while developing professional and technical skills relevant to their field of study.
Interns selected for the programme will receive a monthly stipend paid in local currency, not exceeding $700, to support living expenses throughout the duration of the internship.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the FAO Internship Program 2026, applicants must:
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate degree programme at a recognized educational institution at the time of application, or be a recent graduate
- Be specializing in a field relevant to the work and mission of FAO
- Possess a working knowledge of at least one FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish)
- Have knowledge of a second FAO language, which will be considered an added advantage
- Be a national of an FAO Member Nation
- Be between 21 and 30 years of age
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt to an international and multicultural environment
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Not have immediate family members (father, mother, brother, or sister) currently employed by FAO under any contractual arrangement
- Have the appropriate residence or immigration status for the proposed duty station before the start of the internship
Internship Benefits
Successful applicants for the FAO Internship Program 2026 will receive:
- Monthly stipend of up to $700 (if not sponsored by another institution)
- Medical coverage for the duration of the internship
- Professional training and capacity-building opportunities
- Practical work experience within the United Nations system
- Exposure to international development and humanitarian operations
The internship duration ranges from 3 to 11 months, and all selected interns will receive the stipend throughout the approved internship period.
Required Documents
To apply for the FAO Internship Program 2026, applicants must prepare to submit:
- A completed online application profile
- Letter of motivation
- Evidence of enrolment in a recognized university or a copy of academic qualifications
- Proof of language proficiency (where applicable)
- Updated CV detailing academic background and relevant experience
How to Apply
To apply for the FAO Internship Program 2026:
- Visit the FAO recruitment portal (Jobs at FAO)
- Create and complete your online profile with accurate academic, employment, and language information
- Upload all required supporting documents
- Submit your application before the deadline
Only applications submitted through the official FAO recruitment portal will be considered. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Candidates who are not selected before the closing date and wish to remain under consideration are encouraged to apply again when new calls are published. Applicants are advised to submit their applications well ahead of the deadline.
For further enquiries, applicants may contact: [email protected]
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