Call for Expression of Interest – Internship Programme for Europe and Central Asia (REU)

About the opportunity

The Internship Programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations aims to attract talented young individuals 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 supplement academic knowledge with a practical work assignment related to the work of FAO. Interns 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. Assignments range from 3 to 11 months across various locations.

Salary and benefits

• Monthly stipend provided by FAO to interns if they are not sponsored by sending universities or other entities.

Who can apply?

• Enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate degree programme in a bona fide educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate.
• Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
• Candidates must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.
• Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish); knowledge of a second FAO language is an asset.
• Must be nationals of FAO Member Nations.
• Aged between 21 and 30 years old.
• Able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and possess good communication skills.
• Candidates who have already undertaken an internship assignment at FAO are not eligible.
• Candidates with family members (mother, father, sister, or brother) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible.
• Selected candidates must have appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed country of assignment prior to joining.

Required documents

• Letter of motivation
• Evidence of attendance in a recognized university or copy of academic qualifications

When to apply

• Opening date: 24/Jan/2026
• Closure date: 25/Aug/2026, 9:59:00 PM

How to apply

• Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile, ensuring it includes employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
• Attach a letter of motivation and evidence of university attendance or academic qualifications.
• Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal.

Additional information

• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non- and under-represented members, 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.
• All applications are reviewed, and only qualified applicants will be directly contacted for interviews.
• Candidates who are not selected before the closing date and wish to be continuously considered must re-apply to new calls.