FAO REGIONAL OFFICE FOR AFRICA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2027

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

FAO REGIONAL OFFICE FOR AFRICA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2027

Applications are open for the 2027 FAO Regional Office for Africa (RAF) Internship Programme by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The internship provides young women and men with an opportunity to gain practical work experience in areas related to FAO’s work while applying their academic knowledge in a professional international environment.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Programme: FAO Regional Office for Africa Internship Programme 2027

Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Location: FAO Regional Office for Africa and assigned duty locations

Age: 21–30 years

Duration: 3–11 months

Application Status: Open

Application Deadline: 31st December 2026

WHAT THE INTERNSHIP OFFERS

1. Gain practical experience in a field related to FAO’s work.
2. Apply academic knowledge to real-world assignments.
3. Work under the supervision of an assigned FAO supervisor.
4. Contribute to FAO’s work supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
5. Gain experience in an international and multicultural environment.
6. Share new perspectives, innovative ideas and recent academic knowledge.

AREAS OF WORK

Interns may be assigned to different areas depending on their academic background and the needs of the organization.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

1. Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree programme at the time of application or be a recent graduate.
2. Have obtained their higher education qualification from an accredited or recognised institution listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
3. Specialise in a field relevant to FAO’s mission and work.
4. Be a national of an FAO Member State.
5. Be between 21 and 30 years old.
6. Have working knowledge of at least one FAO language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish.
7. Be able to adapt to an international and multicultural working environment.
8. Have good communication skills.

Knowledge of a second FAO language is considered an asset.

FAO CORE COMPETENCIES

Candidates are expected to demonstrate:

1. Results Focus
2. Teamwork
3. Communication
4. Building Effective Relationships
5. Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Candidates are also expected to uphold FAO’s values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All, and Integrity and Transparency.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates should view the internship opportunity and submit their application through the official FAO Careers Portal:

APPLY THROUGH THE OFFICIAL FAO CAREERS PORTAL