Internship Opportunity with WorldFish

WorldFish is accepting applications for an internship in the role of fisheries to food and nutrition security. A summary of the opportunity is below. Please visit the position posting for full details.

DESCRIPTION

The objectives of this internship are to conduct a global literature review on the contributions of small-scale capture fisheries (SSF), both inland and marine, to food and nutrition security, and to support data analyses on the associations between consumption of fish from SSF and nutritional outcomes of vulnerable populations. The internship will be part of the Illuminating Hidden Harvests initiative, a collaboration between WorldFish, FAO, and Duke University, which investigates the contribution of SSF to sustainable development. The intern will directly contribute to a thematic study investigating the role of the sector to food and nutrition security across diverse contexts. Data and key literature already gathered across 50 countries will support the literature review and include synthesis of the nutritional profiles of fish species, socio-economic benefits of SSF-related livelihoods, and contributions to food and nutrition security. For new analyses, data from individual research studies that have investigated both fishing communities and health outcomes, as well as larger datasets such as the DHS datasets and the FAO GIFT database will be used. Triangulation of data will also be conducted to ensure that cases are specific to SSF.

REQUIREMENTS

  • The candidate either will have obtained or currently be working toward a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in fisheries, nutrition, rural development, or related field.
  • Basic understanding of small-scale capture fisheries and the role to livelihoods, food, and nutrition security.
  • Experience in global literature review, synthesis, and report writing and familiarity with quantitative data analysis (incl. use of analyses software, such as Stata).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong organizational skills.

LOCATION AND DURATION

The intern will be based at WorldFish Headquarters, in Penang, Malaysia. The successful candidate should be available to commence the internship as soon as possible for a duration of 6 months. This position is open to national and international applicants.

DEADLINE

Applications are due May 5, 2019. Screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.