This internship provides support for Ocean Policy and Programme activities within the Coastal and Ocean Resilience (COR) portfolio in Nairobi. The intern will be instrumental in supporting policy implementation, coordination, research, and communication activities.
Major Responsibilities
Implementation and Portfolio Support:
- Support the coordination of policy-related activities across seascapes and thematic areas.
- Assist in developing policy briefs, background notes, and synthesis reports.
- Contribute to maintaining an updated tracker of seascape, fellow, and expert network activities.
- Support workshop preparations, participant coordination, and documentation.
Research and Policy Analysis:
- Conduct desk research on regional and international ocean policy frameworks, including high seas governance, regenerative blue economy, and marine ecosystem management.
- Support preparation of meeting notes, summaries, and talking points for regional dialogues.
- Assist in mapping ongoing initiatives and stakeholders relevant to the Great Blue Wall.
Coordination and Communities of Practice:
- Help coordinate the Fellows, Seagrass Breakthrough, and BBNJ Expert Networks.
- Maintain contact lists and ensure regular communication and follow-up with members.
- Support the organisation of online knowledge exchange sessions and webinars.
Communication and Visibility:
- Support the drafting of short updates, highlights, and visibility materials for the COR newsletter or social media.
- Assist in documenting and archiving policy outputs, photos, and event materials.
- Contribute to donor reporting inputs as needed.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform any other related duties as assigned to support policy implementation and coordination under the Coastal and Ocean Resilience portfolio.
Requirements
Education:
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed at least one year of a university degree (undergraduate or graduate) in a field relevant to the assignment.
- Applicants must be pursuing studies that are directly related to the internship’s duties as outlined in the Terms of Reference.
- Demonstrated interest in environmental and/or marine conservation, sustainable development, or environmental diplomacy.
- Strong research and writing skills, with familiarity in policy or scientific literature review.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, SharePoint).
Work Experience:
- Some prior experience (professional, academic, or volunteer) in policy research, environmental governance, project management or international development is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with regional or global frameworks such as BBNJ, CBD, or SDG 14.
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and ability to synthesise information clearly.
- Experience working in multicultural settings and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
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