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Working for the Swiss Mission

Academic Internship
100% | Rome, Italy

The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations organisations in Rome is seeking a qualified academic intern to support Switzerland's interests in global food and agriculture. This 100% position is based in Rome, the headquarters of the three main international organizations dedicated to food and agriculture: FAO, IFAD, and WFP.

Role and Responsibilities

The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations organisations in Rome represents Switzerland's interests in food and agriculture towards the UN organisations in Rome. Rome is the headquarters of the three main international organisations dealing with food and agriculture, FAO, IFAD and WFP.

The Swiss Mission in Rome, together with Switzerland's other four UN Missions (in Geneva, New York, Paris and Vienna), follows the activities of the main UN bodies and plays an active role in the solution to global problems related to peace, human rights, reducing poverty, food security and protecting the environment.

During your internship, you will support the Swiss Mission's activities on topics concerning Switzerland's position and interests in the governing bodies of the Rome based UN agencies, and the governance and the work streams of the Committee on World Food Security. In particular, you will contribute to the Mission's work regarding Food Systems transformation and financing for development.

Candidate Requirements

The Swiss mission is looking for an academic intern to join its team in Spring 2026.

If you want to join us, please read carefully the requirements to fulfil these tasks:

• University degree, preferably Master level, in natural, food or agricultural sciences, international relations, political science, or economics
• Swiss citizenship
• Excellent oral and written command of English and one Swiss official language, good knowledge of another Swiss official language
• Interest in diplomatic work, networking and analytical work; communication skills, dedication, flexibility and initiative
• Applications are accepted within 12 months of graduation.

Start date: 1st April 2026, with a 12-month contract.

Please send us your application, including a motivation letter in a national language, a CV with photo, copies of diplomas, work and internship certificates if available (all documents in one pdf file), by e-mail to: [e-mail], to the attention of:

Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations organisations in Rome
Via Aventina, 32, Rome
Ref: Internship MiRo, 04/2026
Deadline for application: 25th January 2026

Please note that written tests for selected candidates will take place on 5th / 6th February 2026 and interviews on 13th February 2025.
For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Mission at the following e-mail [e-mail].

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