Call for Expression of Interest – Internship Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC)

About the opportunity

The Internship Programme aims to attract talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives, innovative ideas, and latest academic 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, interns 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.

Salary and benefits

• FAO provides a monthly stipend to interns if they are not sponsored by sending universities or other entities.

Who can apply?

• Enrolled in an under-graduate or graduate degree programme in a bona fide educational institution at the time of application, or a recent graduate.
• 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 considered an asset.
• Must be nationals of FAO Members.
• 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 for another internship.
• Candidates with family members (mother, father, sister, or brother) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible.
• Selected candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed country of assignment prior to joining the Organization.

Required documents

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

When to apply

• Job Posting 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 a copy of academic qualifications to your online profile.
• Apply and submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal.

Additional information

• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Duration of the internship is from 3 months to 11 months.
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.