The Intern will have the opportunity to learn and support the overall work of the Sector’s mission. Activities will vary depending on the requirements of the assignment. Specific Terms of Reference and learning objectives will form part of the contract. The work entrusted to interns falls under one or more of the following categories as per the requirements/needs of each team.

Programme and Project Support:

• Collect, organize and analyze data
• Contribute to the production/preparation of documents, working papers, and conceptual framework/concept notes
• Assist in the development of technical support in the development of new interventions or projects.

Research and Knowledge Management:

• Undertake specific research and reviews to produce well defined aspects or segments of work products, including publications, documents and project proposals.
• Contribute to the preparation of knowledge and communication products, materials for advocacy and outreach, related to area of work.
• Participate in meetings and seminars.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Analyze and compile background data for potential partnerships and resource mobilisation initiatives.
• Support engagement of stakeholders and partners in IOC activities e.g. through the Ocean Decade Network
• Support to facilitation of scientific and non-scientific working groups and partner networks

Operations Support:

• Provide administrative and logistical support in the planning and organization of meetings, events, workshops, and conferences in coordination with other staff.
• Support the preparation of specific budgets, financial and accounting documents, and project documentation and evaluation.
• Support the management of data and contacts related to the Ocean Decade and the ecosystem of endorsed Ocean Decade Actions.
• Support processing of requests for endorsement of Decade Actions.

Communications Support:

• Support to drafting, preparation and dissemination of communications assets.

• You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
• You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
• Please note that candidates who have completed their full-time bachelor's degree but are not enrolled in a graduate programme are not eligible to apply.
• Studies in the field of water science, hydrology, ecological science, earth sciences, basic sciences and engineering and/or in another related field of natural sciences.
• You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters.
• Computer skills: You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
• You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
• You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.