Paid INTERNSHIP: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission At UNESCO-2025 Apply Now
UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission invites applications for a paid internship in 2025. This opportunity allows interns to engage with vital ocean research and policy initiatives. If you’re passionate about marine science and eager to contribute to sustainable ocean management, don’t miss your chance—apply now to join our team!
Paid INTERNSHIP: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission At UNESCO-2025 Apply Now
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC/UNESCO) is the United Nations body responsible for supporting global ocean science and services.
The IOC enables its 150 Member States to work together to protect the health of our shared ocean by coordinating programmes in areas such as ocean observations, tsunami warnings and marine spatial planning. IOC/UNESCO has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to coordinate implementation of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
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.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Accountability (C)
Communication (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
Professionalism (C)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Age:
You must be at least 20 years old to apply.
Academic qualifications:
At the time of your application to the internship programme:
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.
Languages:
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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- 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.
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BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO does not remunerate interns. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise for internship assignments.
Interns are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per month during their internship.
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