FAO Internship Programme for Africa 2026–2027 – Paid UN Internship Opportunity

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has opened applications for its Internship Programme for Africa (RAF), offering young students and recent graduates an opportunity to gain practical professional experience within a specialized United Nations agency. The opportunity is listed under Vacancy Announcement 2601980 and was posted on 21 September 2026. Applications are open until 31 December 2026 at 10:59 PM according to the official FAO vacancy notice. 

The FAO Internship Programme for Africa is designed for talented and motivated young people who want to apply their academic knowledge in an international working environment. Interns will receive practical assignments related to FAO’s mission and may contribute to work supporting food security, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, climate resilience, rural development and sustainable agri-food systems. The programme also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and FAO’s Strategic Framework. 

FAO Internship Programme 2026–2027: Key Details

• Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
• Programme: Internship Programme for Africa (RAF)
• Vacancy Number: 2601980
• Location: Various locations
• Duration: 3 to 11 months
• Job Type: Internship
• Target Group: Undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates
• Age Requirement: 21–30 years
• Nationality: Nationals of FAO Member countries
• Deadline: 31 December 2026
• Financial Support: Monthly stipend may be provided to eligible interns who are not sponsored by a university or another entity. 

Who Can Apply?

Applicants should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree programme at a recognized higher education institution or be recent graduates. Their field of study should be relevant to FAO’s mission and work. Candidates must also have working knowledge of at least one FAO language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish. Applicants should be able to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment and demonstrate good communication skills. 

Applicants should prepare a motivation letter and evidence of university attendance or relevant academic qualifications. The application must be submitted through the official FAO recruitment portal, and incomplete applications will not be considered. FAO also states that it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 

This FAO Internship Programme for Africa 2026–2027 can be an opportunity for young Africans interested in gaining practical experience in international development, agriculture, food systems and related areas while contributing to the work of the United Nations.

Apply through the official FAO recruitment portal before the deadline. 

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