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by Sandhya Adhikari \| 21-02-2021 18:30 9 0
FAO Regional Internship program 2021 Date: 8/8/2021 to TBD Type: Online
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Internship Program 2021 for young Africans. Application Deadline: August 8th 2021 https://bit.ly/2OL0VY6 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. 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’s 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 and FAO Strategic Objectives to achieve Zero Hunger World – SDG2. Requirements Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in a bona fide (i.e. listed in the IAU/UNESCO data base) educational institution at the time of application or recent graduates. Candidates must specialize 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 will be considered an asset. Be nationals of FAO Member Nations. Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30. Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.