IFAD Paid Internship Programme

Applications are now open for the IFAD Paid Internship Programme. This is a great chance for young students and recent graduates to work with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a United Nations agency that helps end rural poverty and hunger by supporting farming and rural people. The internship lasts six months (with a possible extra six months). It is paid — you get a monthly allowance. Interns from developing countries who travel to the duty station get extra money for housing and travel. There is no application fee. It is open to people from all nationalities. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details

• Type: Paid Internship
• Degree Level: Undergraduate (at least 2 years completed) or Postgraduate (recent graduate or current students)
• Host Country: Italy or other locations in country/regional offices
• Duration: 6 months (option for another 6 months)
• Application Deadline: Ongoing / Open until filled
• Open for All Nationalities
• No Application Fee

What This Internship Offers:

• A monthly allowance to support your living costs.
• Extra support (higher allowance for housing and travel) if you come from a developing country and need to move to the duty station.
• Hands-on experience in real IFAD projects that fight rural poverty.
• Chance to learn from experts in a United Nations agency.
• Skills and knowledge in international development, teamwork, and global issues.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Be 30 years old or younger.
• Be currently enrolled in a university or graduate school (completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies and attended courses in the last 12–24 months), or have finished undergraduate or postgraduate studies in the last 12–24 months.
• Be fluent in English.
• Knowledge of Arabic, French, or Spanish is helpful (may be needed for some offices).
• For some locations (country offices), you may need the local language.

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Eligible Fields:

• Agricultural and Rural Development
• Economics
• Finance
• International Development
• Food Security
• Environment and Climate Change
• Public Policy
• Project Management
• Social Sciences
• Data Analysis and Research
• Communication
• Other related fields in rural poverty reduction

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How to Apply:

1. Go to the official IFAD Careers portal (Check the link Below)
2. Register and create your profile.
3. Search for “Apply to the Internship Programme”
4. Submit your application as soon as possible.
5. Check the site regularly for updates.

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