Internship<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Type of Requisition: Internship Programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grade Level: N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Various Locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duration: From 3 months to 11 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Post Number: N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
\u2022 Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
\u2022 Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO\u2019s values
\u2022 FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
\u2022 All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
\u2022 All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organizational Setting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger and to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Internship Programme of Human Resources aims to attract talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives, innovative ideas and latest research experience in FAO\u2019s domains. The Programme provides a learning opportunity to the participants to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work assignment in a field related to the work of FAO. Through the FAO internship experience, interns will contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals<\/a> and FAO’s Strategic Framework<\/a> to support the 2030 Agenda through the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reporting Lines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The intern will report to an assigned supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technical Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The intern will be assigned to different fields of work according to his\/her profile and to the needs of the Organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tasks and responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The intern will perform the functions specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR) prepared by the hiring office before the beginning of the assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS<\/strong> FAO Core Competencies<\/strong> Technical\/Functional Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Relevant academic study in one of the fields of the Organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Information to applicants<\/strong> HOW TO APPLY<\/strong> 31\/Dec\/2022, 11:59:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n Organizational Unit: Regional Office for Africa and Subregional Offices and Country\/Liaison Offices under this region<\/p>\n\n\n\n Source: OpportunitiesforAfricans<\/p>\n\n\n\n #EduSAVINGS#EduLOANS#EduSURE#INTERNSHIP#SCHOLARSHIP#EduHEALTHMAINTAINANCE#ENTERPRENUERSHIP#PressPayNg#TERTIARY#EDUCATION#TUITION#FEES#UNIVERSITY#POLYTECHNIC#MONOTECHNIC#FELLOWSHIP#COLLEGEOFEDUCATION#HOLIDAYJOBS#SOFTSKILLSTRAINING<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Job Type Internship Type of Requisition: Internship Programme Grade Level: N\/A Primary Location Various Locations Duration: From 3 months to 11 months Post<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4619,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5301","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in a \u201cbona fide\u201d educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate. Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited\/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) \/ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at\u00a0http:\/\/ www.whed.net\/<\/a>.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Candidates must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish). Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Be nationals of FAO\u00a0Member Nations<\/a>.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother or father) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible for the Internship Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Results Focus
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Teamwork
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Communication
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Building Effective Relationships
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non- and under-represented member nations as well as candidates from Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries (LIFDCs), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Land-locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are encouraged to apply to this Call for Expression of Interest.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0All applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants will be directly contacted for interviews by the hiring office and contacted again, if selected.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Candidates who have already undertaken an internship assignment at FAO, will not be eligible for another internship.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Selected candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed country of assignment prior to joining the Organization.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0FAO pays a monthly stipend to interns if they are not sponsored by sending universities or other entities.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0To apply, visit the recruitment website at\u00a0Jobs at FAO<\/a>\u00a0and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0You are requested to attach a letter of motivation, the evidence of attendance in a recognized university or copy of your academic qualifications to the online profile.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU\/UNESCO list.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Incomplete applications will not be considered.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Candidates who are not selected before the closing date and wish to be continuously considered for an assignment are requested to re-apply to the new Calls.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact:\u00a0Careers@fao.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nClosure Date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n