FAO Internship Programme 2025 (Headquarters – Rome)

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites applications for its 2025 Internship Programme at its Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The internship offers young professionals the opportunity to contribute to global food security, agriculture, sustainability and development initiatives.

Interns will be assigned to departments relevant to their academic background and may support areas such as climate action, data analysis, communications, policy development, field operations or research.

This internship is part of FAO’s commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and youth engagement within the UN system.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 31 December 2025
2. Value: Monthly Stipend
3. Study Level: Internship
4. Sponsor: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations
5. Host Country: Italy (Rome HQ)
6. Eligible Countries: FAO Member States (All Regions)

Eligibility Criteria for FAO Internship Programme 2025 (Headquarters – Rome)

1. Age 21–30
2. Enrolled in or recent graduate of a recognized undergraduate/graduate programme
3. Specialization in a field relevant to FAO’s mission (e.g., Agriculture, Economics, Environment, Data, Communications, International Relations, etc.)
4. Fluency in at least one FAO language (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian); knowledge of a second is an asset
5. Nationals of FAO Member States
6. Able to work in a multicultural international environment
7. Not previously interned at FAO
8. No immediate family members working at FAO

Benefits of FAO Internship Programme 2025 (Headquarters – Rome)

1. Monthly stipend provided by FAO (unless sponsored by external entity)
2. International UN work experience in a multicultural environment
3. Placement in Rome HQ for 3–11 months
4. Opportunity to contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
5. Networking with global policymakers, researchers and humanitarian experts

How to Apply

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills.

• You are requested to attach a letter of motivation, the evidence of attendance in a recognized university or copy of your academic qualifications to the online profile.

• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.

• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile.

• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list.

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• 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.

• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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Application Deadline

31 December, 2025

Application Link(s)

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