Intern – Ocean Policy and Programme Support, COR, Nairobi at International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

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.