ИталияFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
FAO Volunteer Program 2026-27 in Italy
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The FAO Volunteer Program 2026-27 in Italy offers an unpaid opportunity to gain experience in an international, multicultural environment supporting FAO's mission against hunger and food insecurity.
About the company
- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations works with more than 195 Members and operates in over 130 countries around the world.
- Through this international program in Italy, participants can contribute to efforts focused on food security, sustainable agri-food systems, better nutrition, and a better environment.
About the product
- The FAO Youth Program in Italy provides an opportunity for individuals to gain experience in an international and multicultural environment.
- Volunteers will work in areas related to the mission and work of FAO, supporting Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda.
- Participants will report to an assigned supervisor and complete tasks based on Terms of Reference prepared by the hiring office.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to FAO’s work to end hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity.
- Work in fields relevant to FAO’s mission focused on food security and sustainable agri-food systems.
- Complete assigned tasks as per the Terms of Reference and report to an assigned supervisor.
- Support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda.
Requirements
- Applicants must have completed secondary school education.
- Candidates must be nationals of FAO Member countries.
- Applicants must be aged 18 or older.
- Applicants must have working knowledge of at least one FAO language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish.
- Knowledge of a second FAO language is considered an asset.
- Candidates should be able to adapt to an international and multicultural environment.
- Applicants should have good communication skills.
- Candidates should have relevant working or research experience in one of the fields of the Organization.
- Applicants must follow FAO’s values of commitment, respect, integrity, and transparency.
- Must have a completed online FAO profile including letter of motivation, academic qualifications, education and employment history, language skills, contact information, and any other required application information.
Conditions
- This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity; FAO does not provide remuneration.
- The international volunteer experience can last up to six months.
- Qualified female applicants and nationals of under-represented FAO Members are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates from Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries, Least Developed Countries, Land-locked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States are encouraged to apply.