Duty station:Rome, Italy or country-office based
Duration of assignment:maximum period of six months
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an International financial Institution and a Specialized United Nations Agency whose mission is to enable poor rural people to overcome poverty. IFAD's headquarters is in Rome, Italy, and is present in more than 80 countries to develop and finance programmmes and projects aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and income.
Aim of the internship
The objective of the new Enhanced Internship Programme is to promote among the participants a better understanding of the United Nations, IFI's and of the International Fund for Agricultural Development. Interns will be fully involved in the work programme of the assigned Divisions, working on assignments relevant to their studies under the close supervision of a professional IFAD staff member. This new Enhanced Internship Programme is aiming at giving non-Rome-based candidates the opportunity to gain experience at IFAD. Tasks and responsibilities will be assigned to the participant depending on his/her educational background, skills and experience. The duration of the programme will be for a maximum period of six months.
Selection criteria
Potential candidates need to
- Be Non-Rome-resident;
- Be not older than 30 at the moment of their application;
- Be fluent in English; fluency in other IFAD official and working languages is an asset.
- Just have completed or be in the process of completing their tertiary studies in areas related to IFAD operations and core functions.
IFAD's offer
The new Enhanced Internship Programme comprises a special allowance for housing and travel to ensure participation of candidates from diversified regions and countries.
Interested candidates are requested to apply by completing IFAD's Personal History Form (PHF) in English. A separate CV may be attached if you so desire, only as a supplement and NOT a substitute to the PHF. The application should be made through the online system only. Please read carefully the instructions in 'How to Apply' before you start.
Please also note that Rome-residents who would like to apply to IFAD's regular Internship Program can refer to the website www.ifad.org/job/intern for any information.
Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.
