Internship in the Office of Youth and Women (OYW)

Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO has over 194 member countries and works in more than 130 countries worldwide. The organization aims to achieve security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. FAO's mission is to help eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, and to promote sustainable agriculture and rural development. The organization is committed to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly the goal of ending hunger and ensuring food security and improved nutrition for all.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position in the Office of Youth and Women (OYW) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, is designed to attract suitable individuals who are passionate about youth and women's empowerment in the agrifood systems. The OYW plays a crucial role in ensuring that youth and women are represented and supported within FAO, both internally and externally. Interns will have the opportunity to engage with various initiatives, including the FAO Youth Committee and the FAO Women’s Committee, as well as the World Food Forum (WFF) Global Youth Action. The intern will contribute to promoting transformational leadership for gender equality and empowerment of youth and women, while also enhancing advocacy efforts and collaboration with global partners. This position offers a unique chance to be part of a global movement that empowers young people to shape agrifood systems and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for performing various tasks as outlined in the Terms of Reference (TOR) provided by the hiring office. This may include supporting policy dialogues, assisting in the organization of events, contributing to marketing and outreach efforts, and providing thematic and academic support to ongoing projects. The intern will also engage in research and analysis related to youth and women's issues in agrifood systems, and help in the development of communication materials to promote the initiatives of the OYW and the WFF. Additionally, the intern will collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of programs and initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a recognized educational institution. FAO only considers qualifications from institutions accredited in the World Higher Education Database (WHED). Candidates should specialize in a field relevant to FAO's mission and work, demonstrating a strong understanding of the issues surrounding youth and women in agrifood systems. A working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) is required, and knowledge of a second FAO language is considered an asset. Candidates must also be nationals of FAO member countries and should be aged between 21 and 30 years.

Educational Background:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed a degree program at a recognized institution. The educational background should be relevant to the mission and work of FAO, with a focus on areas such as agriculture, development studies, gender studies, or related fields. It is essential that the educational qualifications are from institutions listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).

Experience:
While prior work experience is not mandatory for this internship position, relevant working experience in fields such as policy dialogues, innovation, partnership/fundraising, marketing, communications, outreach, cultural activities, or event management would be considered a strong asset. Interns should demonstrate the ability to adapt to an international multicultural environment and possess good communication skills.

Languages:
A working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to the organization's initiatives effectively.

Additional Notes:
The internship is designed for individuals aged between 21 and 30 years and is open to nationals of FAO member countries. The position is based in Rome, Italy, at FAO headquarters. The duration of the internship and specific details regarding compensation and benefits have not been specified in the job posting. Candidates should be prepared to adapt to a dynamic and multicultural work environment, contributing to the mission of FAO and the empowerment of youth and women in agrifood systems.