Internship Programme for the World Food Forum (WFF)

The internship provides a learning opportunity to supplement academic knowledge with practical work related to the World Food Forum and the Office of Youth and Women at FAO headquarters. Interns contribute to youth and women's empowerment and support FAO's strategic goals for sustainable agri-food systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions specified in the Terms of Reference prepared by the hiring office.
• Contribute to activities of the Office of Youth and Women including those of the World Food Forum.
• Report to an assigned supervisor.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree programme at a recognized educational institution or recent graduate.
• Specialization 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 is an asset.
• Be nationals of FAO Members.
• Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.
• Ability to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.
• Relevant working experience in thematic and academic support to policy dialogues, gender equality and young women’s empowerment, innovation, partnership/fundraising, marketing, communications and outreach, cultural activities, AI, data and knowledge management, event management or other related fields is a strong asset.
• Adherence to FAO values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

Skills

• Policy Dialogue
• Gender Equality
• Youth Empowerment
• Innovation Management
• Partnership Development
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Communications
• Outreach Activities
• Cultural Activities Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Management
• Knowledge Management
• Event Management
• Adaptability in Multicultural Environment
• FAO Language Proficiency

Languages

English