FAO Internship Programme for Africa (RAF)

OVERVIEW

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites expressions of interest from students and recent graduates for its Internship Programme for Africa (RAF).

FAO is a specialised United Nations agency working to defeat hunger, improve food security, and promote sustainable agriculture and agri-food systems worldwide.

The internship programme offers participants an opportunity to gain practical work experience within the UN system, contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and support FAO’s mission of transforming agri-food systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life.

JOB TYPE: Internship Programme

INTERNSHIP DURATION: Three (3) to eleven (11) months

LOCATION: Various locations across Africa

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 1st January 2027, at 8:59 AM CAT

PROGRAMME: FAO INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR AFRICA

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be between 21 and 30 years of age.
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree programme, or be a recent graduate.
• Be a national of an FAO Member state
• Have an academic specialisation relevant to FAO’s mission.
• Have a working knowledge of at least one FAO official language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to an international and multicultural working environment.
• Possess good communication skills.

RELEVANT FIELDS OF STUDY

Applicants should be studying or have graduated in a field relevant to FAO’s work, including:

• Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences.
• Soil Science.
• Food Science.
• Engineering.
• Environmental Science.
• Economics.
• Fisheries.
• Forestry.
• Veterinary Science.
• Nutrition.
• Development Studies.
• Other fields related to FAO’s mandate.

Additional Advantage: Knowledge of a second FAO official language will be an added advantage.

WHAT THE INTERNSHIP OFFERS

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to:

• Gain practical work experience within a United Nations specialised agency.
• Contribute to programmes supporting food security and sustainable agriculture.
• Gain exposure to international development and agri-food systems.
• Work in a multicultural and international environment.
• Contribute to initiatives supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.

How to apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the official FAO recruitment portal.

APPLICATION LINK: https://jobs.fao.org/career…/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl…?source=malawi24.com/vacancies

How to apply

1. Visit the FAO recruitment portal and complete your online profile.
2. Attach a Letter of Motivation.
3. Upload proof of university enrolment or a copy of your academic qualifications.
4. Complete and submit your application through the official portal.

Important: Only applications submitted through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.

Closing Date: Friday, 1st January 2027, at 8:59 AM CAT

Applicants are encouraged to apply early rather than wait until the deadline.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process, including application, assessment, interview, or appointment.