ScholarshipAir
Menu

Food and Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations 2022 Internship Programme For Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations is inviting young Africans to apply for its 3 to 11 months internship programme as we will be walking you through how to apply in this article.

The Internship Programme of Human Resources aims to attract 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 Programme provides a learning opportunity to the participants to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work assignment in a field related to the work of FAO. Through the FAO internship experience, interns will contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and FAO’s Strategic Framework to support the 2030 Agenda through the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.


FAO Internship Programme

Application DeadlineDecember 31, 2022
Funding TypePartially Funded
TypeInternship
SponsorFood and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)
GenderMen and Women

Benefits of FAO Internship Programme

  • The Internship Programme of Human Resources aims to attract 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 Programme provides a learning opportunity to the participants to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work assignment in a field related to the work of FAO.

Requirements for FAO Internship Programme

  • Enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate degree programme in a “bona fide” educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate. Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http:// www.whed.net/.
  • Candidates must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.
  • Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish). Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset.
  •  Be nationals of FAO Member Nations.
  • Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.
  • Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.
  • Candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother, or father) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible for the Internship Programme.

Application Deadline

December 31, 2022

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.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: [email protected]

For more details,visit FAO website


Share this post
Subscribe for scholarship alert.
Be among the first to know whenever new Food and Agricultural Organisation scholarship is going on. Enter your email address and click the Subscribe button ↓
Like our website? Follow us on Facebook
Subscribe for scholarship alert.
Be among the first to know whenever new Food and Agricultural Organisation scholarship is going on. Enter your email address and click the Subscribe button ↓
Like our website? Follow us on Facebook