Internship for Youth in Human Resources from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

FAO offers an internship programme of human resources which 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, you 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.

• You will be assigned to different fields of work according to your profile and to the needs of the Organization.
• You will perform the functions prepared by the hiring office before the beginning of the assignment.

You should follow the following criteria:

• Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in an educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate. 
• Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non- and under-represented member nations as well as candidates from Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries (LIFDCs), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Land-locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are encouraged to apply to this Call for Expression of Interest.
• Relevant academic study in one of the fields of the Organization.
• Specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.
• Be nationals of FAO Member Nations.
• Candidates with family members employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible for the Internship Program.
• Candidates who have already undertaken an internship assignment at FAO, will not be eligible for another internship.
• You should have:
• 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.
• Results focus and teamwork skills.
• Communication skills.
• Building Effective Relationships.
• Selected candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed country of assignment prior to joining the Organization.

About FAO:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Its goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. They believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

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