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UN FAO Internship Programme for Africa (RAF) 2026

Support food security projects through research and documentation for FAO Africa

Interns will support the UN FAO's Africa regional office by assisting with research, documentation, and administrative tasks related to food security and hunger eradication initiatives. The internship contributes to FAO's mission of ensuring regular access to high-quality food for active and healthy lives. Work is conducted remotely and supports ongoing projects across African member states.

Why This Role?

Contribute directly to UN FAO's mission to defeat hunger and achieve food security in Africa

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with research on food security and agricultural topics
  • Support documentation and reporting for FAO Africa initiatives
  • Contribute to administrative tasks related to programme operations
  • Help prepare materials for internal and external stakeholders
  • Support data collection and analysis for hunger eradication efforts
  • Participate in team meetings and project coordination activities

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a university programme
  • Strong interest in food security, agriculture, or international development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Proficiency in standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting
  • Knowledge of or experience with African regional contexts is an asset

Required Skills

data-analysiscommunicationproject-managementresearchdocumentationdata analysisadministrative supportteam collaboration

Indonesia Context

Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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Original description from Fellowship RSS (OpportunityDesk + Opportunities For Youth)

Deadline: December 31, 2026 Applications are open for the UN FAO Internship Programme for Africa (RAF) 2026. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) 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, [...] Read the full announcement and apply: https://opportunitydesk.org/2026/09/22/un-fao-internship-programme-for-africa-2026/

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Job Type
internship
Location
Remote · Countries not stated
Category
Seniority
entry
PostedNew & verified
Sep 22, 2026

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