As we will be explaining in this article, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is asking young Africans to apply for its 3 to 11 month internship program.
The Human Resources Internship Program seeks to recruit exceptional young people who are eager to contribute their fresh viewpoints, ground breaking concepts, and most recent research expertise in areas of interest to FAO. The program offers participants the chance to complement their academic learning with a real-world job assignment in a field relevant to FAO's activities.
By transforming to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life with no one left behind, interns will support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and FAO's Strategic Framework to support the 2030 Agenda.
About Food and Agriculture Organization FAO
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized body that oversees global initiatives to end hunger. Their objective is to ensure that everyone has access to enough wholesome food on a regular basis to live active, healthy lifestyles.
FAO operates in more than 130 nations around the world and has over 194 member states. They think that everyone can contribute to putting an end to hunger. The mission of FAO is to increase levels of nutrition, boost agricultural output, enhance the lives of rural populations, and support global economic expansion.
Aims and Benefits of the FAO Internship Program
- The Human Resources Internship Program seeks to recruit exceptional young people who are eager to contribute their fresh viewpoints, ground breaking concepts, and most recent research expertise in areas of interest to FAO.
- The program offers participants the chance to complement their academic learning with a real-world job assignment in a field relevant to FAO activities.
Qualification Requirements for the FAO Internship Program
- At the time of application, enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a "bona fide" educational institution, or a recent graduate. Please be aware that the FAO only takes into account advanced degrees earned from institutions that are accredited or listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list that is updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) and United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). You can see the list at http://www.whed.net/.
- Candidates must have a specialty that is related to the FAO activity and mission.
- proficiency in at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish). It will be advantageous to have knowledge of a second FAO language.
- possess FAO member nation citizenship.
- Candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 30.
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and be able to adapt to a diverse, global workplace.
- Candidates are ineligible for the internship program if they have immediate family members (defined as a brother, sister, mother, or father) working with FAO under any sort of contractual relationship.
Application Deadline
December 31, 2022
How to apply
- To apply, go to the Jobs at FAO recruitment page and fill out your online profile. We strongly advise that your profile be accurate, comprehensive, and contain information about your educational background, career history, and language proficiency.
- You are required to submit supporting documentation with your online profile, such as a letter of motivation, proof that you attended an accredited university, or a copy of your academic transcripts.
- After you've finished creating your profile, apply and submit your application using the FAO employment portal. The only applications that will be evaluated are those submitted through the FAO employment portal.
- The data on your online profile will be used to evaluate your application.
- Please be aware that the FAO will only take qualifications or degrees from schools on the IAU/UNESCO list into consideration.
- Applications that are incomplete won't be accepted.
- Candidates who wish to continue to be considered for an assignment if they are not chosen before the closing date are asked to reapply to the new Calls.
- We advise applicants to submit their applications well in advance of the due date.
- Contact careers@fao.org if you need assistance or have questions.
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