IFAD Internship Programme 2027: Paid 6-Month Internship at a UN Agency

The IFAD Internship Program offers young graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at one of the United Nations' specialised agencies in Rome, Italy. The International Fund for Agricultural Development focuses on reducing poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries, and its internship programme is fully funded — covering a monthly living allowance and travel costs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, making this a rare open-window opportunity at a multilateral institution.

The internship application is currently available through the official Careers Centre on an Open Until Filled basis.

Quick Facts
- Opportunity Type Internship
- Host Organization International Fund for Agricultural Development
- Location IFAD duty stations; Rome, Italy is the headquarters
- Duration 6 months
- Mode Depends on the internship assignment; remote or flexible arrangements may be possible where permitted
- Nationality IFAD member country except Rome




- Age Limit 30 years or younger
- Minimum Degree Required At least two years of undergraduate study completed, or a recently completed undergraduate/postgraduate degree
- Eligible Fields Fields relevant to IFAD's mission, including agriculture, rural development, economics, finance, environment, climate, food security, nutrition, communications, business administration, IT and related areas
- Work Experience Required No specific professional work-experience requirement stated
- Stipend / Financial Support Monthly allowance calculated at 10% of the applicable duty-station DSA, capped at US$800/month. Eligible Enhanced Internship Programme participants may receive 14% of DSA plus housing and travel support
- Enhanced Support Eligible interns from developing countries who need to travel to their duty station may receive a higher monthly allowance contributing to housing and travel expenses
- Application Fee None
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