Paid Internship at IFAD for Students & Graduates 2026
By: International Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job Type
- Internship
Opportunity FieldNature and Environment
Job locationItaly
Deadlineavailable
Opportunity description
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized United Nations agency, offers a valuable internship opportunity for students and new graduates across various fields. The IFAD Internship Programme 2026 provides practical experience within the global landscape of development issues and policies.
Program Details
- Duration: Six months, with an option for a further six-month extension.
- Location: Italy.
- Fields Covered: Rural development, agriculture and food systems, climate and sustainability, policy, and international cooperation.
Available Fields / Departments
- Economics and Development Studies.
- Agriculture and Environmental Science.
- International Relations and Policy.
Duties & responsibilities
- Monthly stipend.
- Additional housing and travel allowance for candidates from developing countries.
- Exposure to United Nations systems and global policymaking.
- Networking opportunities with international experts.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be 30 years old or younger.
- Enrolled in a university or graduated within the last 24 months.
- Completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies.
- Fluency in English, with knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic as an advantage.