FAO Internship 2026 in Rome and Worldwide (Paid UN Internship)

FAO Internship 2026 (Paid UN Internship Opportunity)

Are you a student or recent graduate 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 an international UN career in agriculture, sustainability and development.

Program Summary

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

Financial Benefits

• A monthly stipend of up to USD 700, paid in local currency
• Medical insurance for service-incurred illness or injury (paid by FAO)

About the FAO Internship Program

The FAO internship is a paid opportunity to gain international work experience with a focus on:

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

You will also gain specialized skills that are valuable for a career in international development.

Internship Locations

FAO has many offices around the world where interns can be placed, with its headquarters in Rome, Italy. Where you are placed depends on your background and the needs of each office.

Eligibility Criteria

You may apply for the FAO internship in 2026 if you meet 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 recently completed such a program
• You are between 21 and 30 years old at the start of the internship
• You have a working knowledge of at least one FAO official language (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian)
• You must have a college/university degree that is recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)

What Will Interns Do?

As an FAO intern, you will be expected to take on the following roles:

• Supporting and developing professional assignments
• Helping develop documents, methodologies or policy frameworks
• Team collaboration
• Providing assistance to your unit
• Research and Analysis
• Project Implementation
• Working with International Teams
• Assisting in drafting Reports and Policies

Why You Should Apply

You can benefit from the FAO internship program in the following ways:

• You will build an international professional network
• You will gain practical and professional skills and expertise
• You will work on issues of global concern
• You will have the opportunity to work with a UN Agency

How to Apply for FAO Internship 2026

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

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