Forestry opportunities

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

FAO Regional Office for Africa Internship Programme 2027

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has opened its 2027 Internship Programme call for the Regional Office for Africa, a learning opportunity for young Africans aged 21 to 30 to supplement their studies with practical work in food security, agriculture and rural development. Internships run from 3 to 11 months across FAO's Africa duty stations, with a monthly stipend for unsponsored interns. Applications close on 31 December 2026.

Eligibility: Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree programme at a bona fide educational institution at the time of application, or a recent graduate

Timeline

December 31, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Unpaid learning assignment, except that FAO provides a monthly stipend to interns who are not sponsored by sending universities or other entities