The World Food Forum (WWF) Internship Programme in Rome, Italy (Paid)

An open call opportunity for university students and recent graduates to apply for the United Nations FAO Internship  programme of the World Food Forum in Rome, Italy for a period of 3 months up to 11 months. The internship offers monthly stipend in local currency and not exceeding 700 US $. 

About the internship

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the goals of the 2030 Agenda through its Strategic Framework, working toward more effective, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems. This effort aims to enhance production, nutrition, environmental health, and quality of life, ensuring that no one is left behind.

This Call aims to attract qualified candidates for an internship in the FAO’s Office of Youth and Women (OYW) at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. The OYW empowers youth and women within FAO by enhancing their career growth and integrating key topics across the organization. Externally, it focuses on fostering innovative ideas and initiatives involving youth and women within FAO’s mandate. It continues the work of the FAO Youth Committee, the FAO Women’s Committee, and the World Food Forum (WFF) Global Youth Action. Through partnerships, the OYW promotes leadership that advances gender equality and empowerment, strengthening management accountability in these areas. Additionally, OYW collaborates with global initiatives, UN partners, and other stakeholders to support the active participation of youth and women in transforming agri-food systems. It also coordinates closely with FAO technical units that lead the implementation of the FAO Policy on Gender Equality and the Rural Youth Action Plan.

Established in 2021, the World Food Forum (WFF) is a youth-led global network, supported by FAO, that mobilizes young people to shape agri-food systems and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a better food future. Acting as a global forum, the WFF channels youth energy into identifying solutions and driving positive change in agri-food systems. It aligns with the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit, serves as a major platform for youth in global food governance, and operates as a think tank to support youth-led advances in innovation, science, and technology.

Eligibility | Who can apply?

- Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a recognized educational institution at the time of application or be recent graduates. FAO only accepts qualifications from institutions listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), which is maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) and UNESCO. The database can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.

- Candidates should have a focus of study relevant to FAO's mission and work.

- Proficiency in at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) is required. Knowledge of a second FAO language is an advantage.

- Candidates must be nationals of FAO Member countries.

- Applicants should be between the ages of 21 and 30.

- Candidates need to be able to adapt to an international, multicultural environment and possess strong communication skills.

Expenses and Benefits

- Interns will receive a stipend in local currency and not exceeding US$ 700 per month. Stipend for sponsored interns will be directly provided by the sponsoring institutions.

- Interns (or their sponsoring institutions as case may be) are responsible for their own accommodation at the duty station

- Medical coverage related to service-incurred is provided, with FAO paying the full premium. Interns will be responsible for arranging, at their own expense, medical insurance covering non-service incurred during the duration of the assignment.

- The Internship doesn't cover the travel costs from your country to Italy and Back.

Timeline

Application deadline: 17th of November 2024, 11:59:00 PM

How to apply?

- To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills

- Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile

- Candidates for Fellows assignments are requested to attach a research proposal to their application.

- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

IMPORTANT NOTES

• 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.

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