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Job Information:

  • Job Title: Intern – Ocean Policy and Programme Support, COR
  • Vacancy #: 7451
  • Unit: ESARO – Coastal and Ocean Programme
  • Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
  • Location: Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Reporting to: Regional Regenerative Blue Economy Manager
  • Work percentage: 100%
  • Expected start date: 01 January 2026
  • Type of contract: Fixed-term (up to 6 months)
  • Closing date: 03 December 2025

Job Description:

Role Description

  • The intern will provide research, coordination, and administrative support to advance marine policy and governance efforts under the Great Blue Wall Initiative. This includes supporting policy dialogues, synthesising technical materials, report-writing, supporting networks such as the Fellows and Expert Communities, and assisting with project and seascape-related outreach. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented individual seeking practical experience in ocean policy, project management, coordination, and administration within an international conservation context.

Major Responsibilities

Implementation and Portfolio Support;

  • Support coordination of policy-related activities across seascapes and thematic areas
  • Assisting 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.

Language Requirements

  • Excellent written and spoken English required.
  • Working knowledge of French (spoken or written) is a strong advantage.

Core Competencies

  • Transparency: Acts with integrity and openness in all processes.
  • Inclusiveness: Values cultural diversity and fosters collaboration.
  • Professionalism: Upholds IUCN values and represents the organisation diligently.
  • Accountability: Demonstrates ownership and reliability in assigned tasks.

Functional Competencies

  • Excellent coordination and organisational skills.
  • Strong research and analytical writing ability.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in outputs.
  • Service-oriented approach with excellent interpersonal communication Flexibility, curiosity, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their application through Online [Apply-Now]. For more details visit official website: iucn.org