The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has opened applications for its Internship Programme for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) region. This exciting opportunity offers young professionals and students the chance to gain hands-on experience in FAO’s mission to achieve global food security and sustainable agricultural development.
FAO Internship Programme 2025 for the Near East and North Africa Region
FAO, a specialized agency of the United Nations, works in more than 130 countries with the goal of eradicating hunger and ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious food. The internship programme is designed to attract talented and motivated young people who want to contribute to this global mission. Interns will bring innovative ideas and new perspectives while gaining practical experience aligned with FAO’s strategic goals.
Programme Overview
The FAO Internship Programme offers placements lasting between three to eleven months in various locations across the Near East and North Africa region. Interns will work under the supervision of FAO experts and contribute to projects that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and FAO’s Strategic Framework — promoting efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life for all.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must be:
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at a recognized university listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Aged between 21 and 30 years.
- Specializing in a field relevant to FAO’s work such as agriculture, food security, economics, environmental sciences, or social sciences.
- Fluent in at least one of FAO’s official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish); knowledge of a second language is an advantage.
- Nationals of FAO member countries.
FAO strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from under-represented and low-income member states.
Benefits and Conditions
Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend, provided they are not already sponsored by their universities or another institution. They will also have the opportunity to work in a multicultural and international environment, gaining exposure to FAO’s projects and operations in the region.
How to Apply
Applicants should create an online profile and submit their applications through the FAO recruitment portal. The deadline for submissions is 1 January 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply early and ensure that their profiles are complete, including academic documents and a motivation letter.
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