Sustainable Ocean and Blue Economy Intern

Supports UNCTAD research, policy analysis, communications, events and capacity building on ocean trade, fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, climate change and sustainable blue-economy development.

Department: Sustainable Ocean and Blue Economy Programme, Division on International Trade and Commodities

• Prepare briefs, speeches, presentations and communications on ocean-economy issues
• Compile trade, environmental and fisheries data for research
• Provide short economic, legal and policy analysis
• Monitor intergovernmental negotiations and prepare minutes and summaries
• Organise ocean-economy events, training and stakeholder coordination
• Translate technical policy content for diverse audiences
• Analyse regulatory trends and support technical-cooperation proposals
• Develop and deliver capacity-building materials on trade and oceans

• Current or completed graduate study, or current or completed final year of a first university degree
• Degree field in economics, environmental studies, international relations, international organisations or political science
• Computer literacy in standard software applications
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to cover travel, visa, accommodation, health insurance and living costs

• Six-month in-person internship from 17 September 2026 to 16 March 2027
• The internship is unpaid and full-time at 40 hours per week
• Interns must hold a valid visa and cover all travel, accommodation, insurance and living expenses