IFAD Internship Programme for Recent Graduates and Students
Organization: IFAD
Program: Internship Programme
Category: Internship
Duration: 6 months
Eligibility: 30 years of age or younger
An internship at IFAD is presented as a unique learning experience for recent graduates or students specializing in areas relevant to the organization’s mission. The official page states that IFAD offers six-month internship opportunities to recent university graduates or current students whose fields of study relate to its work.
Program Overview
According to the source, young people bring valuable knowledge, ideas, and energy to society and the workplace. On that basis, IFAD offers internship opportunities for recent university graduates and current students in areas connected to its mission. The page also notes that interns may pursue an additional six-month internship in order to gain a different learning experience and broaden their exposure to IFAD’s areas of work.
Duration
The internship is offered for six months. The source further states that interns may continue with an additional six-month internship.
Financial Support
The official page states that the internship programme provides a monthly allowance. It also explains that IFAD offers a higher monthly allowance to interns from developing countries who need to travel to their duty station, contributing to housing and travel expenses and supporting geographic diversity.
Eligibility
Candidates must be 30 years of age or younger. The source states that applicants must either be enrolled in an accredited university or graduate school, have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies, and have attended courses in the last 24 months, or have completed undergraduate or postgraduate university studies within the last 24 months.
Language Requirements
The source requires applicants to be fluent in English. It also states that knowledge of another IFAD official language, namely Arabic, French, or Spanish, and or any other language may be necessary depending on the region of assignment.
