FAO INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Internship Programme is a learning opportunity aimed at attracting talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives, innovative ideas, and latest research experience in FAO’s domains.

The Internship Programme provides selected students, enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme or recent graduates, with the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work experience in a field related to the work of FAO.

ELIGIBILITY:

Nationality: candidates must be nationals of FAO Members.

Education: candidates must be students enrolled in an under-graduate or graduate degree programme in a bona fide educational institution at the time of application, or recent graduates.

Languages: candidates must have working knowledge of at least one FAO official language (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian). Knowledge of a second FAO official language will be considered an asset.

Age: candidates should be aged between 21 and 30 at the start of their internship (i.e. internship should start before the candidate turns 31).

Skills: candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment, have good communication skills and be knowledgeable in the use of basic computer programmes.

Residence/Visa status: candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the country of assignment prior to the start of the internship assignment.

Family relation: candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother, father) employed by FAO under any type of contract are not eligible for the Internship Programme.

The duration of an internship assignment is between 3 and 11 months.

How to apply:

Apply to the “Call for Expression of Interest”, which is published on our career portal.

Interested candidates should  apply online through the career portal enclosing a motivation letter and evidence of attendance at a recognized University.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Candidates who are not selected before the closing date and wish to be continuously considered for an assignment are requested to re-apply to the new Calls.

For more details, please visit the Internship FAQ page.

BENEFIT:

Interns will receive a stipend in local currency and not exceeding US$ 700 per month. Stipend for sponsored interns will be directly provided by the sponsoring institutions.

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UNICEF INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with UNICEF through global internship opportunities.

Interns at UNICEF get experiential learning opportunities in the humanitarian sector and a meaningful internship experience that will support their academic, professional, and personal development.

ELIGIBILITY:

Your profile could be a good fit if it meets the following requirements:

At least 18 years old.

Enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme, or have graduated within the past two years.

Proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, French or Spanish. Fluency in the working language of the office you are applying to, may also be required.

Have no immediate relatives (e.g., mother, father, sister, brother) working with UNICEF, or any other relatives in your reporting line of authority.

Have strong academic performance and motivation

Additional consideration will be given to any professional experience relevant to the function you’re applying for.

To apply, Internship opportunities are offered throughout the year. You can find current opportunities on our vacancies page.

Once you identify a vacancy of interest please click on the button “Apply Now” and then proceed with instructions for the application process.

Carefully review the requirements for each internship opportunity and customize your profile to highlight your suitability for the role.

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Due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

BENEFIT:

The Internship Programme offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain direct practical work experience.

Duration: The duration of an internship is normally between six and twenty-six weeks. Internships can be on a full-time or a part-time basis.

Expenses covered: UNICEF provides a monthly stipend to interns. A one-time lump sum, as a contribution towards travel and visa costs, may also be granted when funding is available.

Visa: If necessary, UNICEF will provide relevant supporting documents for their visa applications.

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