Most international organisations offer undergraduates and recent graduates the possibility of an internship (stage), usually lasting a few months, within their structures. Knowledge of English and/or French (and preferably one of the other UN languages) is a prerequisite.
There are many advantages of an internship: from becoming familiar with the environment of international organisations, to practising the skills of flexibility and open-mindedness, to continuous practice in foreign languages. An internship, therefore, is a first real opportunity to start gaining the work experience needed for a more stable employment in international organisations at a later stage: the first step …
The number of candidates admitted and the duration of the internship vary from institution to institution. Interested scholars may apply directly to the Organisations by sending a CV or the online form available on the websites of the respective organisations.
Listed below are some websites with internship opportunities:
United Nations System
United Nations system hosted in Italy
- Associate Experts and Junior Officers of International Organisations (JPO) Programme
- JPO APO and Internships at FAO
- Internships at IFAD
- Internships at WFP
- Internships at IDLO
- Internships at Bioversity
International Financial Institutions (IFIs)
Other International Organisations