Academic internship at the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations organisations in R

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Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations organisations in Rome




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 the 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 (CFS). In particular, you will contribute to the Mission's work regarding Food Systems transformation and financing for development.



The Swiss mission is looking for an academic intern to join its team in Fall 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: November 1st 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: [email protected], to the attention of:



Permanent Mission of Switzerland

to the United Nations organisations in Rome

Via Aventina 32, Rome



Ref: Internship MiRo, 11/2026

Deadline for application: August 2nd 2026



Please note that written tests for selected candidates will take place on August 26th, 2026, and interviews on September 3rd ,2026.



For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Mission at the following e-mail [email protected].



Settore: Servizi alla comunità/Servizi sociali/Non profit

Ruolo: Altro

Percentuale di occupazione: 80-100% / 100%

Tipo di occupazione: Tirocinio