FAO Internship 2026 (Paid UN Internship Opportunity)

Are you a student or fresh out of school looking for a UN Internship? Look no further than this paid UN Internship with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) based in Rome, Italy, with options worldwide.

This internship is perfect for anyone interested in the UN with an International career in Agriculture, Sustainability and Development.

Program Summary

• Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
• Program Type: Internship
• Duration: 3 – 11 Months
• Internship Type: Paid
• Program Details: Rome, Italy, and Global (Location Options)
• Deadline: 26th August, 2026

 Financial Benefits

• Tenable for a certain cost with a living stipend of USD 700 Per Month
• Medical Insurance for Service

 About the FAO Internship Program

The FAO internship offers the paid opportunity to gain International work with a focus on:

• Food security
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate Change & Sustainability
•  International Development

You will also have the opportunity to get specialized skills to help satisfy International Development programs.

Internship Locations

The FAO has numerous International offices for you to work within, with tenure at Rome, Italy, at their primary International office. Depending on your background and the office, you may rotate at several International offices.

Eligibility Criteria

You may apply for the FAO internship in 2016 if you fulfill the following criteria:

• You must be a citizen of a country that is a member of the FAO
• You are either currently enrolled in a university for a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD, or have completed such programs
• Any person within the age of 21-30 years is eligible
• You have working knowledge of at least one out of the three FAO working languages (English, French or Spanish)
• You must have a college/university degree that is recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)

What Will Interns Do?

You will be expected to fulfill the following roles as an FAO intern:

• Conducting actions for support or further development of professional assignments
•  Participating in the development of documents, and methodologies or policy frameworks
• Cooperative work
• Providing assistance
• Research and Analysis
• Implementation of the Project
• Working with International Teams
• Assisting in drafting Reports and Policies

Why You Should Apply

You stand to benefit in the following ways from the FAO internship program:

• You will have an ICW (International Connections Worldwide)
• You will be able to acquire Practical and Professional skills and expertise
• You will be involved with issues that are of global concern
• You have the opportunity of working with a UN Agency

How to Apply for FAO Internship 2026

Be sure to

• Visit the FAO Careers page
• Select ‘Call for Expression of Interest’
• Select ‘Internship’
• Complete the form online
• Documents required include:
• Motivation letter and proof of enrollment or graduation
• Submit your application before the deadline to be considered.

VISIT HERE TO APPLY FAO INTERNSHIP