Call for Expression of Interest –Internship Programme for the World Food Forum (WFF)
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - Fao in Roma
Reporting Lines
The intern will report to an assigned supervisor.
Technical Focus
The intern will be assigned to a field relevant to the activities of the Office of Youth and Women, -including those of the World Food Forum.
Tasks and responsibilities
The intern will perform the functions specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR) prepared by the hiring office.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
• Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in a “bona fide” educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate. Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• 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 will be considered an asset.
• Be nationals of FAO Members.
• Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Relevant working experience in one of the below listed fields would be a strong asset:
- Thematic and academic support to policy dialogues
- Gender equality and young women’s empowerment
- Innovation
- Partnership/Fundraising
- Marketing, Communications and Outreach
- Cultural activities (film, music, culinary, art)
- AI, Data and Knowledge Management
- Event Management
- Other
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• All applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants will be contacted directly for interviews by the hiring office.
• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• FAO does not provide remuneration to fellows.
• For additional information, visit the FAO employment website: