The United Nations (UN) has invited a paid internship programme for the year 2026 in the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Rome, Italy.
The internship programme announced by the UN has a duration of three to 11 months.
The candidates who are willing to apply for the internship can apply globally from anywhere, as the location for the internship is worldwide (including the Rome headquarters).
Candidates would not have to work freely, as it is a paid internship.
Each of the internees will be given a monthly stipend of $700=PKR194,822.11, with complete coverage of medical service-related conditions.
The last date to apply for the internship programme is August 26, 2026.
Who is eligible for UN FAO paid internship 2026?
The applicant to apply for the programme must be a resident of an FAO member country.
Pakistan has been a member of the UN FAO since September 7, 1947.
So it is a great opportunity for the Pakistani residents.
Further, the eligibility conditions mention that the applicant must be currently enrolled in the following programmes: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD.
The age limit lies between 21 and 30.
Candidates must have a working knowledge of these languages: English, French or Spanish.
The degree of the applicant must be registered in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
You can find your degree on the following official link of WHED: https://whed.net/home.php
How to apply for UN FAO paid internship 2026?
You can apply for the paid internship programme at the official portal of the UN FAO.
Here is the official website of the UN FAO: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2600026&tz=GMT%2B05%3A00&tzname=Asia%2FKarachi
By opening this tab, you will be able to see the interface as given below:
Now, select the call for expression of interest, then select internship opportunities, fill out the application form, and upload the required documents on the portal and submit your application before the deadline.
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Required documents to upload
The following documents will be required for the completion of the application:
- Updated CV/ Resume
- Motivation letter
- Proof of enrollment or graduation (University-certified)
- Valid passport
- Language proficiency proof
Benefits of the programme
The UN FAO paid internship programme 2026 will enable you to explore your global career profile.
You will be able to work on the international developmental challenges.
The internees can enhance their technical and professional skills.
They will be given an exposure to the global projects, such as food security, agriculture, and sustainability.
The candidates will be able to develop their skills in research, policy and project work.
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