Academic Intern at the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN Organizations 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 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. The Swiss mission is looking for an academic intern to join its team for 12 months after the summer break.

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 October 2025 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, 10/2025

Deadline for application: 4th July 2025

Please note that written tests for selected candidates will take place on 15. /16. July 2025 and interviews on 21. July 2025. For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Office at the following e-mail [email protected].